BMW 5-Series Specs at TrueDelta (2003)

BMW 5-Series BMW 5-Series 2003

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2003 BMW 5-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions

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	3483 lb.	3715 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

What Our Members Are Saying about the Seat Room and Comfort of the 2003 BMW 5-Series

2003 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Pros
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2004	4dr Sedan 325-horsepower 4.4L V8 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	Roomy and comfortable. see full BMW 5-Series review
2004	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 6-speed manual RWD	Comfortable arm rest positions, side and lumbar support. Nice on long drives. see full BMW 5-Series review
2003	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 5-speed manual RWD	firm yet comfortably suportive see full BMW 5-Series review

2003 BMW 5-Series Seat Room and Comfort: Cons
Year	Body/Powertrain	Comment
2004	4dr Sedan 184-horsepower 2.5L I6 6-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The layout does not leave room for storage. Seats are not as comfy as Volvo. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002	4dr Sedan 290-horsepower 4.4L V8 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	This is technically not front seat comfort, but the heated front seat leaves something to be desired. At the lowest setting it actually gets uncomfortably hot below my left thigh, while the rest of the seat and back stay perfectly fine. This may be age related (the car not me) but again ... I've had other cars with heated seats and never noticed this issue. see full BMW 5-Series review
2002	4dr Sedan 225-horsepower 3.0L I6 5-speed shiftable automatic RWD	The rear seat is comfortable for two, but three is a squeeze. see full BMW 5-Series review

2003 BMW 5-Series Specs: Engines, Transmissions, and Drivetrains

Engines	Transmissions	Drivetrains
2.5L I6 DOHC-4v 184 hp@6000 175 lb-ft@3500	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	RWD
	5-speed manual	RWD
3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 225 hp@5900 214 lb-ft@3500	5-speed manually-shiftable automatic	RWD
	5-speed manual	RWD
4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 290 hp@5400 324 lb-ft@3600	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

2003 BMW 5-Series MSRP and Invoice Prices

Body	Trim	Base Price	Invoice	Destination
4dr Sedan	525i	42,500	38,855	695
4dr Sedan	530i	46,800	42,770	695
4dr Sedan	540i	57,400	52,415	695
4dr Sedan	M5	81,200	74,070	695
4dr Wagon	525i	45,850	42,244	720
4dr Wagon	540i	46,850	43,154	720

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