Body | 4dr Sedan | 4dr Wagon |
Wheelbase | 2,969 mm | 2,885 mm |
Length | 4,905 mm | 4,856 mm |
Width | 1,859 mm | 1,847 mm |
Height | 1,463 mm | 1,491 mm |
Curb Weight | 1,730 kg | 1,660 kg |
Fuel Capacity | 70 L | 70 L |
Headroom, Row 1 | 1,029 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 1 | 1,481 mm | 1,455 mm |
Legroom, Row 1 | 1,052 mm | 1,054 mm |
Headroom, Row 2 | 973 mm | 955 mm |
Shoulder Room, Row 2 | 1,427 mm | 1,453 mm |
Legroom, Row 2 | 917 mm | 914 mm |
Total Legroom | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) | 1,969 mm (over 2 rows) |
Cargo Volume, Minimum | 521 L | 498 L |
Cargo Volume, Maximum | 521 L | 1,651 L |
None of our members have yet commented on the seat room and comfort of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
Trim | 528i | 535i | ActiveHybrid 5 | 550i |
Standard Engine | turbocharged 2.0L I4 DOHC-4v 240 hp@5000 260 lb-ft@1250 | turbocharged 3.0L I6 DOHC-4v 300 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1200 | turbocharged 3.0L I4 Hybrid DOHC-4v 335 hp@5800 300 lb-ft@1300 | turbocharged 4.4L V8 DOHC-4v 400 hp@5500 450 lb-ft@1750 |
Standard Transmission | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic | 8-speed manually-shiftable automatic |
Optional Transmission(s) |   | 6-speed manual |   | 6-speed manual |
Standard Drivetrain | RWD | RWD | RWD | RWD |
Optional Drivetrain(s) | AWD | AWD |   | AWD |
Standard Tires | 225/55VR17 tires | 245/45VR18 tires | 245/45VR18 tires | 245/45VR18 tires |
Optional Tires | 245/45WR18 tires (front) 275/40WR18 tires (rear) | 245/40ZR19 tires (front) 275/35ZR19 tires (rear) |   | 245/40ZR19 tires (front) 275/35ZR19 tires (rear) |
2012 BMW 5-Series Powertrain: Cons | ||
Year | Body/Powertrain | Comment |
2011 | 4dr Sedan turbocharged 300hp 3.0L I6 8-speed shiftable automatic RWD |
see reliability and durablility see full BMW 5-Series review |
None of our members have yet commented on the tires of the 2012 BMW 5-Series.
Body | Trim | Base Price | Invoice | Destination |
4dr Sedan | 528i | 46,900 | 43,330 | 895 |
4dr Sedan | 535i | 52,500 | 48,480 | 895 |
4dr Sedan | ActiveHybrid 5 | 60,950 | 56,255 | 895 |
4dr Sedan | 550i | 62,000 | 57,220 | 895 |