

Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 111.4 in | 111.4 in |
Length | 188.0 in | 189.2 in |
Width | 70.9 in | 70.9 in |
Height | 56.5 in | 56.7 in |
Curb Weight | 3495 lb. | 3726 lb. |
Fuel Capacity | 18.0 gal. | 18.0 gal. |
Headroom, Row 1 | 37.4 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 56.8 in | 56.8 in |
Hip Room, Row 1 | 58.0 in | 58.0 in |
Legroom, Row 1 | 41.7 in | 41.7 in |
Headroom, Row 2 | 37.2 in | 37.4 in |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 55.9 in | 55.9 in |
Hip Room, Row 2 | 58.5 in | 58.5 in |
Legroom, Row 2 | 34.2 in | 34.2 in |
Total Legroom | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) | 75.9 in (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 11.1 ft3 | 32.7 ft3 |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 11.1 ft3 | 65.2 ft3 |
2000 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2001 | 4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
leg room sucks see full BMW 5-Series review |
Engines | Transmissions | Drivetrains |
2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 170 hp@5500 181 lb-ft@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
5-speed manual | RWD | |
2.8L I6 DOHC-4v 193 hp@5500 206 lb-ft@3500 |
4-speed automatic | RWD |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD | |
5-speed manual | RWD | |
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 282 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600 |
5-speed automatic | RWD |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD | |
6-speed manual | RWD | |
4.9L V8 DOHC-4v 394 hp@6600 368 lb-ft@3800 |
6-speed manual | RWD |
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | 528i | 42,500 | 38,855 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | 540i | 57,400 | 52,415 | 695 |
4dr Sedan | M5 | 81,200 | 74,070 | 695 |
4dr Wagon | 528i | 45,850 | 42,244 | 720 |
4dr Wagon | 540i | 46,850 | 43,154 | 720 |