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2008 BMW 5-Series Sedan Specifications
| Powertrain | ||||||||||
| Powertrain | Internal Combustion | |||||||||
| Engine | ||||||||||
| Configuration | I | V | ||||||||
| Cylinders | 6 | 8 | ||||||||
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | |||||||||
| Displacement (cc) | 2996 | 2979 | 4799 | |||||||
| Max. Power (bhp) | 230 | 300 | 360 | |||||||
| Max. Power @RPM | 6500 | 5800 | 6300 | |||||||
| Max. Torque (lbft) | 200 | 300 | 360 | |||||||
| Max. Torque @RPM | 2750 | 1400-5000 | 3400 | |||||||
| Transmission | ||||||||||
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic | Manual | Automatic | Manual | |||||
| Forward Gears | 6 | |||||||||
| Driveline | ||||||||||
| Driven Wheels | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | ||
| Body | ||||||||||
| Generic Type | Car | |||||||||
| No Side Doors | 4 | |||||||||
| Vehicle Size | Medium | |||||||||
| Convertible Top | No | |||||||||
| Exterior Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Curb Weight (lb) | 3770 | 3571 | 3814 | 3505 | 3902 | 3660 | 3704 | 3946 | 3968 | 3946 |
| Wheelbase (in) | 113.7 | |||||||||
| Height - Body (in) | 58.3 | 57.8 | 58.3 | 57.8 | 58.3 | 57.8 | 58.3 | 57.8 | ||
| Width - Body (in) | 72.7 | |||||||||
| Length (in) | 191.1 | |||||||||
| Front Track (in) | 61.3 | |||||||||
| Rear Track (in) | 62.2 | |||||||||
| Chassis | ||||||||||
| Chassis Type | Unitized Body/Frame | |||||||||
| Engine Position | Front | |||||||||
| Suspension | ||||||||||
| Front Suspension - Type | MacPherson strut/lower arm | |||||||||
| Rear Suspension - Type | Multilink | |||||||||
| Brakes | ||||||||||
| Front Brakes - Type | Vented Disc | |||||||||
| Rear Brakes - Type | Vented Disc | |||||||||
| ABS | Std | |||||||||
| Traction Control | Std | |||||||||
| Stability Control | Std | |||||||||
| Wheels / Tires | ||||||||||
| Tire Size F (,R) | 225/50R17 | |||||||||
| Seating | ||||||||||
| Rows of Seats | 2 | |||||||||
| Interior Dimensions | ||||||||||
| Head Room - 1st Row (in) | 39.1 | |||||||||
| Head Room - 2nd Row (in) | 38.1 | |||||||||
| Shlder Room - 1st Row (in) | 57.3 | |||||||||
| Shlder Room - 2nd Row (in) | 57.2 | |||||||||
| Leg Room - 1st Row (in) | 41.5 | |||||||||
| Leg Room - 2nd Row (in) | 36.0 | |||||||||
| Seating Positions - 1st Row | 2 | |||||||||
| Seating Positions - 2nd Row | 3 | |||||||||
| Cargo Volume (cu ft) | 14.0 | |||||||||
| Utility | ||||||||||
| Cargo Configuration | Trunk | |||||||||
| Fuel Economy | ||||||||||
| EPA City (mpg) | 17 | 18 | 17 | 18 | 16 | 17 | 15 | |||
| EPA Hwy (mpg) | 25 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 22 | |
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