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Technical data

This 530i MT (231 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 [Restyling] Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 2000 to 2004. In addition to this engine, 19 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km13.1litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.4litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.5litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 530 to 950km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed250km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.1second

Engine

Displacement2979cm3
Engine power231bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 900RPM
Maximum torque300Nm
RPM at max torque3500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke89.6mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.3m

Body

Seats5
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height1435mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1512mm
Rear track1526mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1540kg
Gross weight2070kg
Displacement530kg
Min. boot capacity460litre
Max. boot capacity460litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City15.7 litres / 100km
Highway8.9 litres / 100km
Average11.4 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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