BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp) /Sedan 2003 - 2005/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E60)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)?

9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

How fast is 2003 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)?

250 km/h | 155 mph
0-100 km/h: 6.9 sec
0-60 mph: 6.6 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2003 530i (231 Hp)?

231 Hp, 300 Nm
221 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2003 530i (231 Hp)?

3.0 l
2979 cm³
181.79 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 2003 BMW 530i (231 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E60) Sedan 2003 530i (231 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4841 mm
190.59 in.

What is the width of 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1846 mm
72.68 in.

What is the kerb weight of 2003 BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)?

1570 kg
3461 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 2003 BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)?

2055 kg
4530 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2003 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

520 l
18.4 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 2003 BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)?

6, manual transmission

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E60)

Modification (Engine)

530i (231 Hp)

Start of production

2003

End of production

2005

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

14.1 l/100 km 16.7 US mpg
20 UK mpg
7.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7 l/100 km 33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - combined

9.5 l/100 km 24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

6.9 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

6.6 sec

Maximum speed

250 km/h 155 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

6.8 kg/Hp, 147.1 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.2 kg/Nm, 191.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

231 Hp @ 5900 rpm.

Power per litre

77.5 Hp/l

Torque

300 Nm @ 3500 rpm. 221 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M54B30

Engine displacement

2979 cm³ 181.79 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

89.6 mm 3.53 in.

Compression ratio

10.2:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

9.8 l 10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1570 kg 3461 lbs.

Max. weight

2055 kg 4530 lbs.

Max load

485 kg 1069 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

520 l 18.4 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4841 mm 190.59 in.

Width

1846 mm 72.68 in.

Height

1464 mm 57.64 in.

Wheelbase

2888 mm 113.7 in.

Front track

1558 mm 61.34 in.

Rear (Back) track

1582 mm 62.28 in.

Drag coefficient (C_d)

0.28

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

6 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Coil spring

Rear suspension

Coil spring

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

225/55 R16

Wheel rim size

7J x 16

BMW 5 Series (E60) 530i (231 Hp)2003, 2004, 2005: specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions