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2012 BMW 5-Series 535i 4dr Sedan RWD

2012 BMW 5-Series
Trim Info:
Rear Wheel Drive, 4dr Sedan, Mid-Size
20 mpg city / 30 mpg hwy
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Technical Specifications

Technical Data
Body Style:
4dr Sedan
Drivetrain:
Rear Wheel Drive
EPA Classification:
Mid-Size
Passenger Capacity:
5
Passenger Volume (ft³):
100.5
Base Curb Weight (lbs):
4068
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG):
20
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG):
30
Engine Type:
Turbocharged Gas I6
Displacement:
3.0L/182
Fuel System:
Direct Injection
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM:
300 @ 5800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM:
300 @ 1200-5000
Trans Description Cont.:
Manual
Suspension Type - Front:
Multi-Link Double-Wishbone
Suspension Type - Rear:
Multi-Link Integral-V
Front Tire Size:
245/45R18
Rear Tire Size:
245/45R18
Front Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Size (in):
18 x 8.0
Front Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material:
Aluminum
Brake ABS System:
4-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ):
Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ):
Yes
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.6 x 0.9
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal):
18.5
Wheelbase (in):
116.9
Length, Overall (in):
193.1
Trunk Volume (ft³):
18.4
Advanced Technical Data
Number of Passenger Doors:
4
EPA Greenhouse Gas Score:
5
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG):
23
Engine Order Code:
N55
Trans Order Code:
205
Trans Type:
6
First Gear Ratio (:1):
4.11
Second Gear Ratio (:1):
2.32
Third Gear Ratio (:1):
1.54
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.18
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1):
1.00
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.85
Reverse Ratio (:1):
3.73
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1):
3.23
Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year:
8.5 (2011)
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps):
210
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts):
11.1
Steering Type:
Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall:
17.1
Brake Type:
Pwr
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in):
13.7 x 1.4
Front Head Room (in):
39.1
Front Leg Room (in):
41.4
Front Shoulder Room (in):
58.3
Second Head Room (in):
38.0
Second Leg Room (in):
36.1
Second Shoulder Room (in):
56.2
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in):
73.2
Height, Overall (in):
57.6
Track Width, Front (in):
63.0
Track Width, Rear (in):
64.1
Min Ground Clearance (in):
5.6
Liftover Height (in):
- TBD -
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1):
0.84
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1):
0.67


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