2004 BMW 5-Series Specs & Safety - Consumer Guide Automotive

Specs and safety for the 2004 BMW 5-Series include detailed information on everything from fuel mileage to seating capacity. NHTSA crash-test scores for the 2004 BMW 5-Series are provided as well as manufacturer warranty information.

2004 BMW 5-Series Specs & Safety

Vehicle Dimensions

Specification	BMW 5-Series 4-door sedan

Wheelbase, in.	113.7

Overall Length, in.	189.6

Overall Width, in.	72.7

Overall Height, in.	58.0

Curb Weight, lbs.	3428

Cargo Volume, cu. ft.	14.0

Standard Payload, lbs.	--

Fuel Capacity, gals.	18.5

Seating Capacity	5

Front Head Room, in.	37.7

Max. Front Leg Room, in.	41.5

Rear Head Room, in.	37.9

Max. Rear Leg Room, in.	36.0

Specifications Key: NA = not available; "--" = measurement does not exist.

Engines

	dohc I6	dohc I6	dohc V8

Size, liters/cu. in.	2.5 /152	3.0 /182	4.4 /268

Horsepower @ rpm.	184 @ 6000	225 @ 5900	325 @ 6100

Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm.	175 @ 3500	214 @ 3500	330 @ 3600

Availability	Standard	Standard	Standard

EPA City / highway mpg

6-speed manual	19/28	20/30	17/25

5-speed automatic	--/--	--/--	18/26

6-speed automatic	19/28	18/28	--/--

6-speed automated manual	21/30	19/28	17/24

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.

Safety Features

Antilock Brakes

Traction Control

Antiskid System

Front Side Airbags

Curtain Side Airbags

Rear Side Airbags

NHTSA Crash-Test Results

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BMW 5-Series 4-door sedan

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) tests a vehicle's worthiness in front- and side-impact collisions and rates its resistance to rollovers. Front-impact crash-test numbers indicate the chance of serious injury: 5 = 10% or less; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-35%; 2 = 35-45%; 1 = More than 45%. Side-impact crash-test numbers indicate: 5 = 5% or less; 4 = 6-10%; 3 = 11-20%; 2 = 21-25%; 1 = More than 26%. Rollover resistance numbers indicate the chance for rollover when the vehicle leaves the roadway: 5 = Less than 10%; 4 = 10-20%; 3 = 20-30%; 2 = 30-40%; 1 = More than 40%.

Manufacturer's Warranty

Class	Years/Miles	Comments

Powertrain	None/--	--

Bumper-to-bumper	4/50,000	--

Corrosion	12/unlimited	--

Free roadside assistance	4/50,000	--

Free scheduled maintenance	4/50,000	--

Manufacturers may periodically offer additional coverage as a purchase incentive. There offers are not reflected on this chart. The federal government requires two other warranties. The Exhaust Emission Warranty covers corrosion-related parts for 2 years/24,000 miles, plus 8 years/80,000 miles on the catalytic converter and any on-board diagnostic device. The Passenger Restraint Warranty covers seat belts and airbags for 5 years/50,000 miles.

Built in: Germany

Drivewheels: rear-wheel drive

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