2008 BMW 5-Series Photo

2008 BMW 5-Series - Specifications

MSRP: $44,600 - $83,900 See Local Classifieds
 
4 Door Sedan 550i RWD Quick Specs
MSRP For This Trim: $58,800
Quick Specs
Gas Mileage 15 mpg City/22 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas V8, 4.8L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name Sedan
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

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The 2008 BMW 5-Series's chief competitor, the E-Class, has more of an emphasis on comfort than the 5, with a roomier-feeling interior and a softer ride.

The A6 also feels a bit more spacious and comfort-oriented, but its performance--especially from the available 4.2-liter V-8--doesn't come close to matching that of the 550i's 4.8-liter V-8.

None of the competition offers a manual transmission either.

The Cadillac STS brings plenty of high-tech options and respectable performance, but it doesn't have the prestige of the 5-Series.

There's also the Infiniti M35 and M45, which bring brisk performance and some rival high-tech features such as a lane-departure system, but their cabins aren't as quiet and refined as those of the 5-Series models.

 
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