2003 BMW 530i specifications

2003 BMW 530i data
 
bodywork
Body type4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2888 mm 113.7 inches
Track/tread (front) 1558 mm 61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1582 mm 62.3 inches
Length 4841 mm 190.6 inches
Width 1846 mm 72.7 inches
Height 1468 mm 57.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.68
Kerb weight 1570 kg 3461 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 70 litres 15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.28
Frontal area 2.26
CdA 0.63
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer BMW
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 6
Capacity 3 litre
2979 cc
(181.79 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 89.6 mm
3.31 × 3.53 in
Bore/stroke ratio 0.94
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque 300 Nm (221 ft·lb) (30.6 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output 57.1 kW/litre
77.6 ps/litre
76.5 bhp/litre
1.25 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 100.7 Nm/litre
1.22 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication wet sumped
compression ratio 10.2:1
Fuel system Siemens MS45 fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1265.5 kPa (183.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 7.7 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 19 s
Standing quarter-mile 15.6 s
Standing kilometre 27.1 s
Maximum speed 250 km/h (155 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
147.24 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 PS/kg
108.29 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 kW/kg
145.22 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.15 bhp/kg
0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
9.23 kg/kW
15.42 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 14.1/7.0/9.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km14.1/7.0/9.5 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre7.1/14.3/10.5 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG20.0/40.4/29.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG16.7/33.6/24.8 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 231.0 g/km NEDC
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK) L
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle 11.40 m
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 16 LM
Wheel size rear 7J x 16 LM
Tyres front 225/55 R 16 95W
Tyres rear 225/55 R 16 95W
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 324 mm
Rear brake diameter 320 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.85
Final drive ratio 2.93
general
Carfolio.com ID110187
Production total
Model code
Model family E60
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
2003 BMW 530i added 2003-05-13.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

BMW 5 Series - E60 models

4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 179.0 CO2 1745 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 183.0 CO2 1755 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 183.0 CO2 1760 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 186.0 CO2 1780 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 136.0 CO2 1585 kg
BMW 5-Series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 158.0 CO2 1585 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 177 PS 175 bhp 130 kW 149.0 CO2 1595 kg
BMW 5-Series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 163 PS 161 bhp 120 kW 185.0 CO2 1595 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 162.0 CO2 1535 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 1995 cm3/121.7cuin 170 PS 168 bhp 125 kW 164.0 CO2 1565 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 174.0 CO2 1575 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 174.0 CO2 1575 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 178.0 CO2 1600 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2497 cm3/152.4cuin 190 PS 188 bhp 140 kW 178.0 CO2 1600 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 165.0 CO2 1655 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 197 PS 194 bhp 145 kW 172.0 CO2 1670 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 176.0 CO2 1585 kg
BMW 5-series -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 178.0 CO2 1605 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 193.0 CO2 1700 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 193.0 CO2 1720 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1590 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1620 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1710 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 233 PS 230 bhp 172 kW 1730 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 170.0 CO2 1665 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 176.0 CO2 1675 kg
BMW 530i -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6M 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 182.0 CO2 1605 kg
BMW 530i  -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 6A 2996 cm3/182.8cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 178.0 CO2 1615 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6M 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 183.0 CO2 1760 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2993 cm3/182.6cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 186.0 CO2 1780 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3474 cm3/212.0cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1768 kg
Acura TL -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 3210 cm3/195.9cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1584 kg
Audi A6 3.0 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 219 PS 216 bhp 161 kW 233.0 CO2 1480 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6CVT 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 219 PS 216 bhp 161 kW 230.0 CO2 1520 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1775 kg
Audi A6 L 3.0 quattro (CN) -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 6A 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 218 PS 215 bhp 160 kW 1885 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6CVT 2976 cm3/181.6cuin 220 PS 217 bhp 162 kW 230.0 CO2 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1618 kg
Buick LaCrosse CXS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 4A 3564 cm3/217.5cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1619 kg
Cadillac CTS -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 3175 cm3/193.8cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1592 kg
Cadillac CTS Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3175 cm3/193.8cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1618 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 4A 3199 cm3/195.2cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 224 PS 221 bhp 165 kW 1488 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 6M 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 226 PS 223 bhp 166 kW 1506 kg
Holden Commodore Executive V6 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2997 cm3/182.9cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1501 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 3342 cm3/203.9cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW
Hyundai Sonata V6 -
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Jaguar S-Type 3.0 V6 Sport -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5M 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 243 PS 240 bhp 179 kW 1673 kg
Jaguar X-Type 3.0 Automatic -
4 door sedan/​saloon FA 5A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 234 PS 231 bhp 172 kW 1595 kg
Lexus ES330 -
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 3314 cm3/202.2cuin 228 PS 225 bhp 168 kW 1570 kg
Lexus GS300 -
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4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 1670 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FR 5A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 235 PS 232 bhp 173 kW 1666 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 2967 cm3/181.1cuin 223 PS 220 bhp 164 kW 1502 kg
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4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5M 3497 cm3/213.4cuin 222 PS 219 bhp 163 kW 1536 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF 5A 3497 cm3/213.4cuin 222 PS 219 bhp 163 kW 1576 kg
4 door sedan/​saloon FF CVT 3498 cm3/213.5cuin 230 PS 227 bhp 169 kW 1460 kg
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