2006 BMW 5 Series 530i
The 2006 BMW 5 Series 530i is a 255-hp 3.0-liter inline-6 with a 6-speed manual. It starts at $46,800 MSRP.
It makes 255 horsepower at 6,600 rpm and 220 lb-ft of torque at 2750 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 30 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 191.1 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,472 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $46,800 ($75,446 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated 3.0L Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 255 hp @ 6,600 rpm |
| Torque | 220 lb-ft @ 2750 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 85 x 88 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.7:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.35 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.5 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.66 |
| 4th Gear | 1.23 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.85 |
| Reverse | 3.93 |
| Final Drive | 3.23 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 30 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-Pivot w/Lower Arms |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 12.8 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 12.6 in |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Wheels Rear | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Tires Front | P225/50R17 |
| Tires Rear | P225/50R17 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 191.1 in |
| Width | 72.7 in |
| Height | 57.8 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,472 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.7 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.9 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.5 in |
| Legroom Rear | 36 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 57.3 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 57.2 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars