BMW
BMW 5 Series E60 (2003–2007) Specs
Specifications, engines, dimensions and technical data.
Body Style
Chassis
Engines
Quick Specs
Chassis & Body
Engine Lineup
| Trans | Engine | Gears | HP | Fuel | CO₂ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT | 520d Steptronic | 6 | 163 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 525d Steptronic | 6 | 177 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 525i Steptronic | 6 | 192 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 525xi Steptronic | 6 | 218 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 530xi Steptronic | 6 | 258 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 535d Steptronic | 6 | 272 HP | Diesel | — |
| MT | 545i Steptronic | 6 | 333 HP | Petrol | — |
| MT | 550i Steptronic | 6 | 367 HP | Petrol | — |
Note: Performance figures may vary based on market and conditions.
BMW 5 Series E60 overview
The BMW 5 Series (E60) is the 5th generation of the 5 Series, built from 2003 to 2007. It is offered as a Station Wagon Estate with 11 engines (diesel, petrol), from 163 HP to 367 HP. The 530d (218 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 s, reaches a top speed of 243 km/h and is 4843 mm long.
How much horsepower does the BMW 5 Series have?
The BMW 5 Series (E60) has 163 HP to 367 HP, depending on the engine: 2.0 M47 (163 HP), 2.2 M54 (170 HP), 2.5 N52 (177 HP), 2.5 M57 (177 HP), 2.5 M54 (192 HP), 3.0 M57 (218 HP), 3.0 M54 (231 HP), 3.0 N52 (258 HP), 4.0 N62 (306 HP), 4.4 N62 (333 HP), 4.8 N62 (367 HP).
What engines are available for the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is available with 11 engines: 2.0 M47 (163 HP, diesel), 2.2 M54 (170 HP, petrol), 2.5 N52 (177 HP, petrol), 2.5 M57 (177 HP, diesel), 2.5 M54 (192 HP, petrol), 3.0 M57 (218 HP, diesel), 3.0 M54 (231 HP, petrol), 3.0 N52 (258 HP, petrol), 4.0 N62 (306 HP, petrol), 4.4 N62 (333 HP, petrol), 4.8 N62 (367 HP, petrol).
What are the dimensions of the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series is 4843 mm long, 1846 mm wide, 1491 mm tall, with a 2886 mm wheelbase.
How fast is the BMW 5 Series?
The BMW 5 Series 530d (218 Hp) goes from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.2 s and has a top speed of 243 km/h.
Advanced Specs
Overview
| Generation | BMW 5 Series Touring E61 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2004–2005 |
| Platform | BMW E60 |
| Variant | 530d (218 Hp) |
| Body type | Station Wagon Estate |
| Engine type | Fuel |
| Fuel type | Diesel |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
Power & torque
| Power | 218 HP |
|---|---|
| Power @ max rpm | 4000 rpm |
| Torque | 500 Nm |
| Torque @ max rpm | 2000 rpm |
Performance
| Top speed | 243 km/h |
|---|---|
| 0–100 km/h | 7.2 s |
| 0–62 mph | 7.2 s |
Engine
| Engine code | M57TUD30 |
|---|---|
| Displacement | 2993 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Configuration | inline |
| Bore | 84.0 mm |
| Stroke | 90.0 mm |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Injection system | Diesel Commonrail |
| Aspiration | Biturbo Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | dohc |
| Oil capacity | 8.3 L |
| Coolant | 9.8 L |
| Engine layout | Front Longitudinal |
Drivetrain & transmission
| Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
|---|---|
| Powertrain architecture | Internal Combustion Engine |
| Drivetrain architecture | The Internal Combustion Engine Ice Drives The Rear Wheels Of The Vehicle |
| Gearbox type | manual |
| Gears | 6 |
| Gearbox code | Gs6 53 |
| Gearbox manufacturer | zf |
Dimensions
| Length | 4843 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm |
| Height | 1491 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2886 mm |
| Front track | 1558 mm |
| Rear track | 1581 mm |
| Boot space | 500 – 1650 L |
Mass
| Kerb weight | 1760 kg |
|---|---|
| Max weight | 2285 kg |
| Max load | 525 kg |
Consumption & emissions
| Fuel combined | 6.0 L/100km |
|---|---|
| Fuel urban | 8.2 L/100km |
| Fuel extra urban | 4.8 L/100km |
| Fuel tank | 70.0 L |
Chassis & brakes
| Front suspension | Coil Spring |
|---|---|
| Rear suspension | Coil Spring |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | disc |
| Steering type | Steering Rack And Pinion |
| Tire size | 225/55 R16 W |
| Wheel rims | 7J x 16 |
| Assisting systems | Abs Anti Lock Braking System |
Efficiency ratios
| Weight-to-power | 8.1 kg/Hp, 123.9 Hp/tonne |
|---|---|
| Weight-to-torque | 3.5 kg/Nm, 284.1 Nm/tonne |
Other
| Start Of Production | 2004 |
|---|---|
| End Of Production | 2005 |
Performance
! Figures from catalog data; real-world values may differ.