2012 BMW 5-Series Specifications

4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
MSRP based on 4-Door Sedan 528i RWD
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 23 mpg City/34 mpg Hwy
Engine Turbocharged Gas I4, 2.0L
EPA Class Mid-Size
Style Name Sedan
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 8-speed Steptronic automatic transmission -inc: sport & manual shift modes, adaptive transmission control (ATC)

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Number of Passenger Doors 4
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3814
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.4
Second Shoulder Room (in) 56.2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 100.5
Second Head Room (in) 38.0
Front Shoulder Room (in) 58.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 39.1
Second Leg Room (in) 36.1
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 116.9
Track Width, Rear (in) 64.1
Height, Overall (in) 57.6
Length, Overall (in) 193.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.6
Track Width, Front (in) 63.0
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.2
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 18.4

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 27
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 23
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 34

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code N20
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 260 @ 1250
Fuel System Direct Injection
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 240 @ 5000
Displacement 2.0L/122
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.71
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.67
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.67
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.39
Trans Order Code 205
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.14
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.30
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.29
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.84
Trans Type 8
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.11
Brakes
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 0.8
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.0 x 0.9
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Power Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size 225/55R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/55R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material NA
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Multi-Link Double-Wishbone
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link Integral-V
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) NA
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear Yes
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features Anti-lock braking system (ABS) -inc: dynamic brake control (DBC)
Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation,...
Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door...
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system...
Front seat side-impact airbags
Front & rear seat head protection system (HPS)
BMW Assist Safety Plan w/Bluetooth wireless technology -inc: (4)...
BMW Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive...
BMW Ultimate Service
Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect...
3-point safety belts w/force limiters & head restraints at all...
Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners
Acoustic safety-belt warning
Active head restraints for driver & front passenger
LATCH attachments for child-restraint safety installation
Child safety rear door locks
Emergency interior trunk release handle
Tire pressure monitor

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Maintenance Miles/km 50,000
Maintenance Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km Unlimited
Roadside Assistance Note Assist Safety Plan
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 10.7
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 170
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) NA
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) NA
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