2001 BMW 5 Series 530iA
The 2001 BMW 5 Series 530iA is a 225-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed automatic w/steptronic. It starts at $39,400 MSRP.
It makes 225 horsepower at 5,900 rpm and 214 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 18 mpg city and 26 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 188.0 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,549 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $39,400 ($72,304 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated 3.0L Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 225 hp @ 5,900 rpm |
| Torque | 214 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 89.6 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.2:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Automatic w/StepTronic |
| 1st Gear | 3.42 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.22 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.6 |
| 4th Gear | 1 |
| 5th Gear | 0.75 |
| Reverse | 3.03 |
| Final Drive | 3.46 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 18 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut w/Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral w/Coil Springs |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 11.7 x 0.87 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 11.7 x 0.79 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Tires Front | P255/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P255/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 59.6 in |
| Rear Track | 60.1 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,549 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 38.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.8 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars