Technical data

BMW Effi cientDynamics
Less emissions. More driving pleasure.
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Engines
Engines are our passion. That’s why a BMW engine does not just deliver
power and performance – it does so with smoothness and efficiency.
Our ongoing challenge: to improve each of these characteristics with
the introduction of every engine. And in the 5 Series, we have definitely
achieved this goal.
Beneath the long hoods of the 5 Series Sedans lie three of the world’s
most sophisticated engines. Generating 300 horsepower and 300 lb-ft
of torque, the revolutionary twin-turbo (shown at left) in the 535i and
535i xDrive accelerates with a force that throws you back in your seat
and doesn’t stop until redline. Turbo lag is a thing of the past. Thanks to
BMW’s inspired use of two turbochargers, all you experience is strong,
quick acceleration on demand, with the 535i reaching 60 mph in just
5.6 seconds.
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BMW engineers have also overcome the traditionally
poor gas mileage of turbocharging. By using a high-precision piezo
fuel-injection system, every ounce of fuel is maximized. The lightweight
aluminum engine block, extra-light camshafts, and BMW’s Double-
VANOS technology further enhance its smooth power delivery and
lowered emissions. And with the engine’s inline configuration, it runs
with a smoothness not possible in a V-6.
Hit the accelerator of the 528i, and in 6.5 seconds,
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you’ve reached
60 mph, thanks to its potent 230-horsepower engine. The lightweight
composite magnesium/aluminum engine block adds to the spirited
acceleration and nimble handling of both the 528i and 528i xDrive.
And with 200 lb-ft of torque, the power pours on early and strong, and
continues throughout the powerband.
Refined power and unmatched performance: the hallmark of the 550i
Sedan, courtesy of its mighty 4.8-liter V-8 powerplant that produces
360 horsepower at 6300 rpm and 360 lb-ft of torque at just 3400 rpm.
Another power-increasing feature is a two-stage intake manifold that
provides two different intake lengths: one for low to medium speeds,
and the other for high engine speeds.
In the 528i models and 550i, BMW’s revolutionary Valvetronic electronic
valve control system provides fully variable valve lift control to help the
engine “breathe” more easily. You enjoy greater power, higher torque,
quicker engine response, a smoother idle, and optimized fuel efficiency.
Another inspired technology incorporated into all BMW engines is
Double-VANOS, an engine management system that allows the engine
to “steplessly” choose the valve timings for both intake and exhaust
camshafts.
The 2010 5 Series channels power through a choice of 6-speed trans-
missions: the smooth-shifting manual transmission; the STEPTRONIC
automatic, with its ergonomically designed electronic shift knob; and
the Sport Automatic, with both a different gear shifter and shift paddles
on the steering wheel, available in the 535i and 550i.
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Manual transmission; 5.7 seconds, STEPTRONIC automatic. BMW AG test results.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
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Manual transmission; 7.1 seconds, STEPTRONIC automatic. BMW AG test results.
BMW urges you to obey all posted speed laws and always wear safety belts.
For details on the availability of standard and optional features, please refer to the
Standard equipment | Optional equipment charts at the back of this brochure.
Ideas that drive better engine design. Like sheer power and torque.
Decreased 0-60 times. Improved efficiency.
Portrait of a masterpiece: the 3.0-liter twin-turbo engine
produces 300 horsepower at 5800 rpm, and quickly develops
300 lb-ft of torque at 1400 rpm, which continues without fading
through to the 5000 rpm range. With such a broad range of
powerful torque, you can enjoy smooth, robust acceleration
in any gear, at any speed.
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Torque (lb-ft)
Engine speed (rpm)
Power output (horsepower)
Torque (lb-ft)
Power output (horsepower)
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29.5
59.0
88.5
118.0
206.5
147.5
236.0
177.0
0 1000 2000 3000 4000 5000
295.0
324.5
354.0
215
0
26
53
80
161
107
188
134
241
268
295
322
6000 7000
Fast buildup of pressure: the two parallel turbochargers (shown in
blue) make a key contribution to the outstanding responsiveness
of the 535i models’ inline six-cylinder engine.