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BMW 5 Series Base (2005) price & specs
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Overview
The 2005 BMW 5 Series Base is a rear-wheel drive, 4-door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a E60. The BMW 5 Series is regarded as a Large Luxury built in Germany with prices starting at $108,800 before on-road costs.
This BMW 5 Series is powered by a 3L 6-cylinder engine that has 190 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 300 Nm of torque (at 2500 rpm) via a Six-speed Automatic transmission. BMW claims the 5 Series Base uses 9.3L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out nullg of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 753km per full tank
The BMW 5 Series measures 1468mm (57.8 inches) in height, 4841mm (190.6 inches) in length, 1846mm (72.7 inches) in width with a 2888mm (113.7 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1505kg (3318.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series Base comes standard with 225/50 R17 front tyres and 225/50 R17 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
94 - 149.85 kW/t
75.58 kW/t
212.54 kW/t
Boot Space
500 - 520 litres
280 litres
690 litres
Fuel Efficiency
9.3 - 10.6 L/100km
7.9 L/100km
14.8 L/100km
Price
$89,000 - $160,000
$80,400
$297,900
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
4 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
100,000 km
Unlimited
Years on Sale
2 - 3 years
2 years
3 years
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Dimensions
4,841 mm
1,846 mm
1,468 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,841 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,846 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Load Capacity | 560 mm |
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Engine
Bore Engine: 85
Engine (cc): 2996
Compression Ratio: 10.7
Engine Configuration: In-Line
Engine Code: N52
Engine (L): 3
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 88
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
Main Capacity (L): 70
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 9.3
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 25
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 9.3
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 6.7
Maximum Speed (km/h): 250
Maximum Speed (mph): 155
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 258
Maximum Power (kW): 190
Maximum Torque (Nm): 300
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 2500
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Code: 6hp19
Manual Mode: yes
Mode Select Auto Only: yes
Number of Speeds: 6
Shift Lever Location: Floor
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Electric Adjustment: yes
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Adjustable Anti Roll Bar: yes
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Front Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Front Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Extra Load: ?
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 50
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: W
Rear Wheels Tire Type: Conventional/Summer
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 225
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 17
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 17
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 7.5
Body Style
Body Type: Sedan
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Sedan
Chrome Bright Trim
Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 18.4
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 520
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 61.3
Front Track (mm): 1558
Overall Height (in): 57.8
Overall Height (mm): 1468
Overall Length (in): 190.6
Overall Length (mm): 4841
Overall Width (in): 72.7
Overall Width (mm): 1846
Rear Track (in): 62.3
Rear Track (mm): 1582
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 37.5
Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 11440
Wheelbase (in): 113.7
Wheelbase (mm): 2888
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 39.1
Front Headroom (mm): 993
Rear Headroom (in): 38.1
Rear Headroom (mm): 967
Front Hip Room (in): 58.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1485
Rear Hip Room (in): 58.9
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1496
Front Shoulder Room (in): 57.3
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1456
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 57.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1452
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Driver
Rear Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Rear Passenger
Rear Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Dusk Sensor: yes
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Metallic
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Suede
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof One Touch Opening: yes
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
Front Sunroof Sunshade: yes
Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
Front Sunroof Type: Glass
Blind
Location: Rear
Rear Blind Type: Electric
Location: Side
Side Blind Type: Manual
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Auto-Dimming Driver Door Mirrors: yes
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Auto-Dimming Passenger Door Mirrors: yes
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Heat Reflective Glass
Location: ?
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Rear Electric Windows: Rear
Number of Rear Express Power Windows: 2
Rear View Mirror Camera
Auto Dimming: yes
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Automatic
Rain Sensor Windshield Wipers: yes
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1900
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4189
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 2065
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4553
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1505
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3318
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
Graphic Equaliser: yes
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Glove Box Capacity: 6
Location: Glove Box
Remote Audio Controls
Type: Steering Wheel Mounted
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 6
Upgraded Speakers: yes
Load Restraint
Type: Hooks
Cigar Lighter
Location: Front Seats
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
Adjustment Settings: 3
Parking Distance System
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Smart Card/Smart Key
Includes Keyless Entry: yes
Includes Keyless Start: yes
Includes Memory Seat Adjustments: yes
Includes Memory Steering Wheel Position: yes
Includes Radio Settings: yes
Type: Manual
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Voice Activating System
Includes Air Conditioning: yes
Includes Audio Player: yes
Includes Navigation System: yes
Includes Phone: yes
Includes Voice Memo Notepad: yes
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Number: 3
Rear Seat Belts
Center Operation: Reel
Center Seat Position: Centre
Center Type: 3-Point
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Location: Rear
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front And Rear
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Leather
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 5
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Location: Rear Seats
Rear Seats Type: Pop Out
Seat Back Storage
Location: Front
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 2
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Rear Outlet: yes
Secondary Ventilation Controls
Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Sunroof: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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