BMW 5-Series 5.1 Sedan USA 528xi MT, Configuration
| Volume | 3.0 l |
| Power | 231 hp |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Full (4WD) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 142 mm |
| Trunk volume | 520 l |
| Front tires | 225/50 R17 |
| Rear tires | 225/50 R17 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | September 2007 — March 2010 |
| Drive type | Full (4WD) |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 6 |
| Engine capacity | 2,996 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 7.10 With |
| Maximum speed | 250 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 142 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,853 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,846 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,468 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Front track width | 1,557 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,582 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,664 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,025 kg |
| Specific gravity | 7.20 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 520 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 231 hp |
| Maximum power | 170 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,500 |
| Maximum torque | 270.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 28.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 2,750 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.70 |
| Cylinder diameter | 85.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 88.000 mm |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 17x7.5J |
| Rear discs | 17x7.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 225/50 R17 |
| Rear wheels | 225/50 R17 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Halogen headlights | |
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Light sensor | NULL |
| Xenon headlights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electric side mirrors | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Roof
| Adjustable sunroof |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Keyless entry |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCS) | |
| Front parking sensors | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Climate control | |
| Separate climate control | 2 zones |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | 10 speakers, AUX |
| CD player | |
| CD changer |