2013 BMW 5-Series Specifications

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

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 24 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
Number of Passenger Doors 4
EPA Classification Mid-Size
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3714
Interior Dimensions
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
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) 57.637
Length, Overall (in) 192.874
Min Ground Clearance (in) 5.551
Track Width, Front (in) 62.992
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 73.228
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 116.850
Track Width, Rear (in) 64.055
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 18.363

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.492
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 24
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 34
Fuel Economy Est-Combined (MPG) 28

Performance Specs

Engine
Fuel System Direct Injection
Engine Type Turbocharged Gas I4
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 245 @ 5000-6500
Displacement 2.0L/122
Engine Order Code N20
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 258 @ 1250-4800
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Automatic w/Manual Shift
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.667
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.231
Trans Order Code 205
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 3.143
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.295
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.285
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) 0.839
Trans Type 8
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 2.106
Clutch Size (in) NA
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.714
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.000
Eighth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.667
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.700 x 1.181
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Power
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.992 x 0.787
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 39.206
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.1
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) N/A
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Electric Rack & Pinion
Tires
Front Tire Size 225/55R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size 225/55R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 8.0
Spare Wheel Material NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Rear Integral-V Multi-Arm
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) NA
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Control Arm
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) NA

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...
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 Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive...
BMW Ultimate Service
Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect...
BMW Assist w/enhanced Bluetooth & USB -inc: (4) years of...
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) 9.615
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 170
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 300
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) 200
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) 2000
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