Learn the technical specifications of the 2008 BMW 5-Series.
Get interior, exterior and engine specifications for the 2008 BMW 5-Series.
Engine Specifications
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dohc I61 |
Turbocharged dohc I62 |
dohc V83 |
dohc V104 |
| Size, liters/cu. in. |
3.0/182 |
3.0/182 |
4.8/293 |
5.0/305 |
| Horsepower @ rpm. |
230 @ 6500 |
300 @ 5800 |
360 @ 6300 |
500 @ 7750 |
| Torque (lb-ft) @ rpm. |
200 @ 2750 |
300 @ 1400 |
360 @ 3400 |
384 @ 6100 |
| Availability |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
Standard |
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EPA City / highway mpg
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| 6-speed manual |
17/27 5
|
17/26 6
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15/22
|
11/17
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| 6-speed automatic |
18/27 5
|
17/26 7
|
15/23
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--/--
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| 6-speed automated manual |
--/--
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17/26
|
15/23
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--/--
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| 7-speed automated manual |
--/--
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--/--
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--/--
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11/17
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1. 528 models. 2. 535 models. 3. 550i. 4. M5. 5. 17/25 w/AWD. 6. 16/25 w/AWD. 7. 17/25 w/AWD.
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
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - City |
15 MPG |
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EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy |
22 MPG |
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Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx |
18.5 gal |
Drivetrain Specifications
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Drivetrain |
Rear-Wheel Drive |
Interior Specifications
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Front Headroom |
39.1 in |
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Front Hiproom |
N/A in |
|
Front Legroom |
41.5 in |
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Front Shoulderroom |
57.3 in |
|
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
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Second Headroom |
38.1 in |
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Second Hiproom |
N/A in |
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Second Legroom |
36.0 in |
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Second Shoulderroom |
57.2 in |
Exterior Specifications
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Curb Weight |
3946 lbs |
|
Height, Overall |
57.8 in |
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Length, Overall |
191.1 in |
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Min Ground Clearance |
N/A in |
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Tread Width, Front |
61.3 in |
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Tread Width, Rear |
62.2 in |
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Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb |
37.5 ft |
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Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall |
N/A ft |
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Wheelbase |
113.7 in |
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Width, Max w/o mirrors |
72.7 in |
Wheels
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Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
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Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Tires
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Front Tire Size |
P225/50VR17 |
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Rear Tire Size |
P225/50VR17 |
