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2012 BMW 5-Series specifications
Body
Generic Type: Car
Vehicle Size: Medium
Rear Roof Profile: Trunk
No Side Doors: 4
Sunroof/Moonroof: Std
Rear Tailgate - Powered: Opt
Brakes
Rear Brakes - Type: Disc
Front Brakes - Type: Disc
ABS: Std
Stability Control: Std
Chassis
Chassis Type: Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Layout: Longitudinal
Engine Position: Front
Convenience
Power Windows: Std
Power Door Locks: Std
Remote Lock/Unlock: Std
Driveline
Driven Wheels: AWD
Driving Aids
Cruise Control: Std
Energy Storage
Fuel Capacity (gallons): 16.1 gal
Engine
Configuration: I
Cylinders: 4
Premium Fuel: Recommended
Fuel Type: Gasoline
Forced Induction: Turbocharged
Displacement: 2.0 l ( 1997 cc )
Max. Power: 240 bhp
Max. Power @RPM: 5000
Max. Torque: 255 lbft
Max. Torque @RPM: 1250-4800
Exterior
Side Mirrors - Power: Std
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight: 4001 lb
Wheelbase: 116.9 in ( 2968 mm )
Height - Body: 57.6 in ( 1464 mm )
Width - Body: 73.2 in ( 1860 mm )
Length: 192.9 in ( 4899 mm )
Front Track: 63.0 in ( 1600 mm )
Rear Track: 64.1 in ( 1627 mm )
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg): 22
EPA Hwy (mpg): 32
HVAC
Air Conditioning: Std
Climate Control Zones: 2
Automatic Climate Control: Std
Infotainment
Navigation System: Opt
Interior Dimensions
Head Room - 1st Row: 40.5 in
Head Room - 2nd Row: 38.3 in
Shlder Room - 1st Row: 58.3 in
Shlder Room - 2nd Row: 56.2 in
Leg Room - 1st Row: 41.4 in
Leg Room - 2nd Row: 36.1 in
Seating Positions - 1st Row: 2
Seating Positions - 2nd Row: 3
Cargo Volume: 14 cu ft
Lighting
Headlamp Type: Halogen
Powertrain
Powertrain: Internal Combustion
Safety
IIHS Front: Good
IIHS Side: Good
IIHS Roof Strength: Good
IIHS Rear: Good
NHTSA 2011 Overall: 5
NHTSA 2011 Frontal: 4
NHTSA 2011 Side: 5
NHTSA 2011 Rollover: 5
Seating
Rows of Seats: 2
Max. Passenger Capacity: 5
Seat Material: Leatherette
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Driver Side: Std
Power Adjustable Seats - 1st Row Passenger Side: Std
Heated Seats - 1st Row: Opt
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type: Multilink
Rear Suspension - Type: Multilink
Transmission
Transmission Type: Automatic
Forward Gears: 8
Utility
Cargo Access: Trunk
Wheels / Tires
Wheel Type: Alloy
Tire Size F (,R): 225/55R17