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2003 BMW 5-Series Specs - Exterior and Interior Dimensions
| Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm | 2,830 mm |
| Length | 4,775 mm | 4,806 mm |
| Width | 1,801 mm | 1,801 mm |
| Height | 1,435 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Curb Weight | 1,580 kg | 1,685 kg |
| Fuel Capacity | 68 L | 68 L |
| Headroom, Row 1 | 950 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,443 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 1 | 1,473 mm | 1,473 mm |
| Legroom, Row 1 | 1,059 mm | 1,059 mm |
| Headroom, Row 2 | 945 mm | 950 mm |
| Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,420 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Hip Room, Row 2 | 1,486 mm | 1,486 mm |
| Legroom, Row 2 | 869 mm | 869 mm |
| Total Legroom | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,928 mm (over 2 rows) |
| Cargo Volume, Minimum | 314 L | 926 L |
| Cargo Volume, Maximum | 314 L | 1,846 L |
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 137 kW@6000 237 Nm@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| 5-speed manual | RWD | |
| 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 168 kW@5900 290 Nm@3500 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| 5-speed manual | RWD | |
| 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 216 kW@5400 439 Nm@3600 |
5-speed manually-shiftable automatic | RWD |
| 6-speed manual | RWD | |
| 4.9L V8 DOHC-4v 294 kW@6600 499 Nm@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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