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2003 530i (231 Hp) Automatic

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

530

Modification

530i (231 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Sedan

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

240 km/h 149 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

6

Kerb weight

1570 kg 3461.3 lbs

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in

Doors

4

Seats

5

Wheel rims

7J x 16 LM

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

14.2 l/100 km 16.56 US mpg
19.89 UK mpg

- Extra urban

7.5 l/100 km 31.36 US mpg
37.66 UK mpg

- Combined

9.9 l/100 km 23.76 US mpg
28.53 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

240 km/h 149 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

7.1 sec

0 - 60 mph

6.7 sec

Drag coefficient (Cd)

0.28

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M54B30

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Fuel system

MPI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

none

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. In.

Power

231 hp (at 5900 rpm)

Torque

300 Nm (at 3500 rpm) 221.27 lb. ft (at 3500 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

4

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in

Compression ratio

10.2

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.89 US qt
5.72 UK qt

Coolant

9.8 l 10.39 US qt
8.62 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

high Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in

Height

1464 mm 57.64 in

Wheelbase

2888 mm 113.7 in

Front track

1558 mm 61.34 in

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm 62.28 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

6

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Disc

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Coil spring

- Rear

Coil spring

Tire size

- Front

225/55 R16

Wheel rims

7J x 16 LM

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1570 kg 3461.3 lbs

Max. weight

2055 kg 4530.5 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

520 l 18.36 cu ft

- Max. roof load

485 kg 1069.2 lbs

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp) Automatic is made in 2003 2004 2005