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2008 BMW 5-Series Specs

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2008 BMW 5-Series
MSRP Range:$44,600  |  Show Me Dealer Pricing
Engines: 3.0L L6
Transmissions: 6 Speed Manual; 6 Speed Semi-Automatic
Drivetrains: Rear Wheel Drive
Select Trim:
  5-Series 528I Sedan Performance Specs  
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2,996 cc 3.0 liters in-line 6 front engine with 85.0 mm bore, 88.0 mm stroke, 10.7 compression ratio, double overhead cam, variable valve timing/camshaft and four valves per cylinder N52
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Premium unleaded fuel 91
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Multi-point injection fuel system
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18.5 gallon main premium unleaded fuel tank 15.4
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Power: 172 kW , 230 HP SAE @ 6,500 rpm; 200 ft lb , 271 Nm @ 2,750 rpm
  5-Series 528I Sedan Handling Specs  
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Four-wheel ABS
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Brake assist system
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Cornering brake control
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Four disc brakes including four ventilated discs
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Electronic brake distribution
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Electronic traction control via ABS & engine management
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Immobilizer
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Spacesaver steel rim internal spare wheel
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Stability control
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Strut front suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs, multi-link rear suspension independent with stabilizer bar and coil springs
  5-Series 528I Sedan Exterior Specs  
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Body color front and rear bumpers
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Chrome/bright trim around side windows
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Day time running lights
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Driver power heated partial-painted door mirrors, passenger power heated partial-painted door mirrors with automatic
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External dimensions: overall length (inches): 191.1, overall width (inches): 72.7, overall height (inches): 57.8, wheelbase (inches): 113.7, front track (inches): 61.3, rear track (inches): 62.2 and curb to curb turning circle (feet): 37.5
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Front fog lights
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Projector beam lens halogen bulb headlights
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Heated door locks or key
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Luxury trim alloy & leather on gearknob, wood/woodgrain on doors and wood/woodgrain on dashboard
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Metallic paint
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Fixed rear window with defogger
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Glass electric front sunroof
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Tinted glass on cabin
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Weights: curb weight (lbs) 3,505
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Windshield wipers with automatic intermittent wipe and rain sensor
  5-Series 528I Sedan Interior Specs  
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12v power outlet: cargo and 1, 12v power outlet: front and 1, 12v power outlet: rear and 2
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Air conditioning with climate control and rear outlet 2
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Diversity antenna
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Peripheral interior monitoring anti-lift anti-theft protection
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Front and rear ashtray
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RDS audio system with AM/FM and CD player CD player reads MP3
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Cargo area light
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Cargo capacity: all seats in place (cu ft): 14.0
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Front seats cigar lighter
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Clock
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Computer with average speed, average fuel consumption and range for remaining fuel
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Full dashboard console with open storage box, full floor console with covered storage box
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Delayed/fade courtesy lights
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Cruise control
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Front seats and rear seats cup holders pop out
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Door ajar warning
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Door pockets/bins for driver seat, passenger seat and rear seats
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External temperature
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Driver front airbag with multi-stage deployment, passenger front airbag with occupant sensors and multi-stage deployment
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Bucket electrically adjustable driver and passenger seat with height adjustment, five adjustments and tilt adjustment
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3-point reel front seat belts on driver seat and passenger seat with pre-tensioners
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Front seat center armrest
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Two height adjustable electric adjustable head restraints on front seats, three height adjustable head restraints on rear seats
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Headlight control with time delay switch-off, dusk sensor and auto off with ignition automatic
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Heated washer
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Illuminated entry system
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Internal dimensions: front headroom (inches): 39.1, rear headroom (inches): 38.1, front leg room (inches): 41.5, rear leg room (inches): 36.0, front shoulder room (inches): 57.3, rear shoulder room (inches): 57.2 and interior volume (cu ft): 99.1
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Low tire pressure indicator
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Memorized adjustment with two settings on door mirror position and steering wheel position with five driver's seat positions and head restraint
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Online information system
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Remote power locks includes trunk/hatch, includes power windows and speed sensing
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Vehicle speed proportional power steering variable rack
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Front and rear power windows with two one-touch
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Front and rear reading lights
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3-point reel rear seat belts on driver side, passenger side and center side
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Rear seat center armrest integral box
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Three fixed bench front facing rear seats with zero adjustments
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Rear view mirror
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Steering wheel mounted remote audio controls
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Remote control remote trunk/hatch release
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Front and rear side curtain airbag
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Front seat back storage
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Vinyl seat upholstery with additional vinyl
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Seating: five seats
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Service interval indicator
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Front side airbag with occupant sensors
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Ten speaker(s)
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Leather covered electrically adjustable multi-function steering wheel with tilt adjustment and telescopic adjustment easy entry
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Tachometer
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Telematics 240.00 and 12
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Illuminated driver and passenger vanity mirror
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Ventilation system with micro filter, automatic recirculation and active carbon filter
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