2010 BMW 528i
MSRP
$56,100
drivetrain
Rear Wheel Drive
epa classification
Mid-Size
passenger capacity
5
energuide estimate - city
11.4
energuide estimate - hwy
7.3
engine type
Gas I6
displacement
3.0L/183
sae net horsepower @ rpm
230 @ 6500
sae net torque @ rpm
200 @ 2750
trans type
6
brake type
Pwr
brake abs system
4-Wheel
disc - front (yes or )
Yes
disc - rear (yes or )
Yes
fuel tank capacity, approx
70.0
wheelbase
113.7
length, overall
191.1
width, max w/o mirrors
72.7
height, overall
57.8
trunk volume
18.4
Passenger Volume
99.1
Base Curb Weight
3571
Cruising Range - City
1443.53
Cruising Range - Hwy
2254.28
Trans Order Code
205
Trans Description Cont.
Automatic
First Gear Ratio (:1)
4.17
Second Gear Ratio (:1)
2.34
Third Gear Ratio (:1)
1.52
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)
1.14
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.87
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)
0.69
Reverse Ratio (:1)
3.40
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)
3.73
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
180
Suspension Type - Front
Strut-Type
Suspension Type - Rear
4-Link
Front Tire Size
P225/50R17
Rear Tire Size
P225/50R17
Spare Tire Size
Compact
Front Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Rear Wheel Size
17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Size
Compact
Front Wheel Material
Alloy
Rear Wheel Material
Alloy
Spare Wheel Material
Steel
Steering Type
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall
13.7
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb
37.4
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.8 x 1.18
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
12.6 x 0.94
Front Head Room
39.1
Front Leg Room
41.5
Front Shoulder Room
57.3
Second Head Room
38.1
Second Leg Room
36.0
Second Shoulder Room
57.2
Track Width, Front
61.3
Track Width, Rear
62.2
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This is the final year for the current 5 Series before it undergoes a radical revamp previewed by the new 5 Series GT. Still regarded as the performance leader, the 5 Series offers three engines, starting from the 230-hp 528i to the 300-hp 535i and the 360-hp 4.8-litre V8. Also, xDrive all-wheel drive is available on both six-cylinder models. Inside, the design is dating quickly, but still offers a huge number of equipment and entertainment options.

 

Pros

Still a hot performer

Cons

A face only a mother could love; replaced soon.