2000 BMW 5-Series Review Summary & Specs
528i Sedan
This is the benchmark for mid-size sports sedans.
Summary & Specs
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Judged by safety, performance, comfort and appearance, BMW?s 5 Series cars deliver the ultimate in driving pleasure.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Luxury Cars |
| Editor |
Ray Thursby |
| Model Lineup |
Sedans: 528i ($38,900); 540iA ($51,100); 540i ($53,900); Wagons: 528iT ($40,700); 540iT ($53,480) |
| Engines (standard) |
4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
193-hp 2.8-liter dohc 24v inline-6; 282-hp 4.4-liter dohc 32v V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual; 6-speed manual; 5-speed automatic; 5-speed Steptronic automatic |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
ABS with dynamic brake control, traction control with dynamic stability control, two-stage Smart dual front airbags, front door-mounted side-impact airbags standard; rear-seat side-impact airbags optional |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Munich, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-334-4BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$38,900 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
540i ($53,900) |
| Standard Equipment |
dual-zone automatic climate control, 12-speaker AM/FM/cassette stereo, power moonroof, remote keyless entry, power windows/mirrors/door locks, onboard computer, anti-lock brakes, traction control, alloy wheels, power adjustable steering column, sport seats, sports suspension, Montana leather upholstery |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
Rear side-impact airbags ($385); Xenon headlights ($500); destination charge ($570) |
| Destination Charge |
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| Gas Guzzler Tax |
1,300 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$56,655 |
| Horse Power |
282 @ 5400 |
| Torque |
324 @ 3600 |
| Fuel Economy |
15/24 |
| Wheelbase |
111.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
188.0/70.9/56.5 |
| Track Front/Rear |
59.5/60.0 |
| Turning Radius |
37.1 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
38.7/NA/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.9/NA/34.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
11.1 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
Independent |
| Rear Suspension |
Independent |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
3748 |
| Stock Tires |
P235/45R-17; P255/40R-17 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |