This 530i MT (228 hp) engine was fitted in the E60/E61 Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 2003 to 2007. In addition to this engine, 40 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.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 11.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.8litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.2litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70litre |
| Cruising range | from 590 to 900km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 241km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.9second |
| Displacement | 2979cm3 |
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| Engine power | 228bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 5 900RPM |
| Maximum torque | 290Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 3500RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Inline |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 84mm |
| Stroke | 89.6mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.4m |
| Seats | 5 |
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| Length | 4854mm |
| Width | 1846mm |
| Height | 1468mm |
| Wheelbase | 2888mm |
| Front track | 1558mm |
| Rear track | 1582mm |
| Ground clearance | 142mm |
| Kerb weight | 1570kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 520litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 520litre |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Front suspension | Independent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 14.2 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 9.4 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.2 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.