2009 BMW 5 Series 535i
The 2009 BMW 5 Series 535i is a 300-hp 3.0-liter twin-turbocharged inline-6 with a 6-speed manual. It starts at $51,100 MSRP and is rated at 20 mpg combined.
It makes 300 horsepower at 5,800 rpm and 300 lb-ft of torque at 1400-5000 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 17 mpg city and 26 mpg highway (20 mpg combined).
The 5 Series measures 191.1 inches long on a 113.7-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,660 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $51,100 ($77,424 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Twin-Turbocharged 3.0L Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 300 hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Torque | 300 lb-ft @ 1400-5000 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 | 6-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.06 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.4 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.58 |
| 4th Gear | 1.19 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| 6th Gear | 0.87 |
| Reverse | 3.68 |
| Final Drive | 3.08 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 17 MPG |
| Highway | 26 MPG |
| Combined | 20 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-Pivot, Strut-Type |
| Rear Suspension | 4-Link Integral |
| Turning Diameter | 37.4 ft |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | 13.7 x 1.18 in |
| Rear Brake Disc | 13.6 x 0.94 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 |
| Front Track | 61.3 in |
| Rear Track | 62.2 in |
| Cargo Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,660 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 39.1 in |
| Headroom Rear | 38.1 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