2003 BMW 5-Series: Technical Specifications

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2003 BMW 5-Series 

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  • MSRP: $37,600 -$70,400
  • Invoice: $34,375 -$62,225

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See the technical specifications of the 2003 BMW 5-Series. Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2003 BMW 5-Series.

Engine Specifications

  dohc I61 dohc I62 dohc V83 dohc V84
Size, liters/cu. in. 2.5/152 3.0/182 4.4/268 4.9/303
Horsepower @ rpm. 184 @ 6000 225 @ 5900 290 @ 5400 394 @ 6600
Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. 175 @ 3500 214 @ 3500 324 @ 3600 368 @ 3800
Availability Standard Standard Standard Standard
EPA City / highway mpg        
5-speed manual 20/29 21/30 --/-- --/--
6-speed manual --/-- --/-- 15/23 13/21
5-speed automatic 20/28 19/27 18/24 --/--
1. 525i, 525iT. 2. 530i. 3. 540i, 540iT. 4. M5.
Engine Key: l/cu in. = liters/cubic inches; ohv = overhead valve; ohc = overhead camshaft; dohc = dual overhead camshaft; I = inline cylinders; H = horizonally opposed cylinders; V = cylinders in a V configuration; W = cylinders in a W configuration; rpm = revolutions per minute; CVT = continuously variable (automatic) transmission; NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Fuel Data

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City 15 MPG
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy 23 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx 18.5 gal

Drivetrain Specifications

Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive

Interior Specifications

Front Headroom 37.4 in
Front Hiproom 58.0 in
Front Legroom 41.7 in
Front Shoulderroom 56.8 in
Passenger Capacity 5
Second Headroom 37.2 in
Second Hiproom 58.5 in
Second Legroom 34.2 in
Second Shoulderroom 55.9 in

Exterior Specifications

Curb Weight 3748 lbs
Height, Overall 56.5 in
Length, Overall 188.0 in
Min Ground Clearance N/A in
Tread Width, Front 60.0 in
Tread Width, Rear 60.0 in
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb 37.4 ft
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall N/A ft
Wheelbase 111.4 in
Width, Max w/o mirrors 70.9 in

Wheels

Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Material Alloy

Tires

Front Tire Size P235/40WR18
Rear Tire Size P265/35WR18

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