2008 BMW 5 Series
2008 BMW 5 Series: trims, prices, full specifications and the original factory brochure.
Data
Specifications by trim
ENGINE & TRANSMISSION
| Parameter | 528i | 528i | 535i | 535i | 535xi | 535xi | 535xi Sport Wagon | 535xi Sport Wagon | 550i | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 6-cyl · 3.0L · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 6-cyl · 3.0L · turbo · Premium Gasoline | 8-cyl · 4.8L · Premium Gasoline | 8-cyl · 4.8L · Premium Gasoline |
| Displacement, cc | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 3000 | 4800 | 4800 |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 |
| Power, hp | 230 | 230 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 300 | 360 | 360 |
| Transmission | Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S6) | Automatic (S6) | Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S6) | Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S6) | Manual 6-spd | Manual 6-spd | Automatic (S6) |
| Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive | Rear-Wheel Drive |
PERFORMANCE
| Parameter | 528i | 528i | 535i | 535i | 535xi | 535xi | 535xi Sport Wagon | 535xi Sport Wagon | 550i | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MPG city | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 |
| MPG highway | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 22 | 23 |
| MPG combined | 21 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 |
| CO₂, g/mile | 423.1904761904762 | 423.1904761904762 | 444.35 | 444.35 | 444.35 | 467.7368421052632 | 467.7368421052632 | 493.72222222222223 | 493.72222222222223 | 493.72222222222223 |
DIMENSIONS
| Parameter | 528i | 528i | 535i | 535i | 535xi | 535xi | 535xi Sport Wagon | 535xi Sport Wagon | 550i | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Length, in | 190.9 | 190.9 | 190.9 | 190.9 | 191.3 | 191.3 | 191.3 | 191.3 | 190.9 | 190.9 |
| Width, in | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 | 72.8 |
| Height, in | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 57.9 | 58.7 | 58.7 | 58.7 | 58.7 | 57.9 | 57.9 |
| Wheelbase, in | 114.2 | 114.2 | 114.2 | 114.2 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 113.8 | 114.2 | 114.2 |
WEIGHTS & CAPACITIES
| Parameter | 528i | 528i | 535i | 535i | 535xi | 535xi | 535xi Sport Wagon | 535xi Sport Wagon | 550i | 550i |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curb weight, lb | 3395 | 3395 | 3450 | 3450 | 4101 | 4101 | 4101 | 4101 | 3946 | 3946 |
Fuel economy and emissions from EPA data. Remaining figures from official factory brochures.
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