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2006 BMW 530i Sedan
Not even two years after the debut of the current 5 Series - then an all-new
platform except for its 6-cylinder engines - this Series of performance/luxury
midsize automobiles undergoes a significant update for its 2006 model year. The
6-cylinder models - 525i and 530i Sedans, new all-wheel-drive 525xi and 530xi
Sedans, and a new 530xi Sports Wagon - are the first to make their debut, their
new model year beginning with March 2005 production. The V-8 model will enter
its '06 model year as of September production. (continued below)
| 2006 530i Sedan Photo Gallery |
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BMW 5 Series Updated for 2006
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| Source: BMW | Published: Mon Oct 03, 2005 |
(continued from above)
All the new 6-cylinder models are powered by BMWs advanced N52 engine, which is
also making its debut in the new 3 Series. The new Sports Wagon, an appealing
concept combining 5 Series sophistication with enhanced load-carrying
versatility, appears in a single all-wheel-drive model.
All-New 6-Cylinder
Engines
These days, most 6-cylinder engines are V-6s. By contrast, BMWs sixes are
inline engines, noted not only for their layout, but also for exceptional
smoothness and unique sound. BMW customers and independent critics treasure them
for these attributes, and BMW has retained the inline-6 layout while developing
it toward reduced weight, more compact dimensions and even more brilliant
performance, smoothness and sound. Confirming all this, AutoWeeks February 28,
2006 issue noted (in the context of the new 3 Series) that the new engine
sounds great, with an emphasis on clean mechanical noise from the engine bay
rather than the tone of the muffler. BMWs new generation of 6-cylinder engines
is designated N52.
Valvetronic variable valve lift. This patented innovation, already
enhancing the performance and fuel efficiency of BMWs V-8 and V-12 engines, now
appears in a BMW 6-cylinder engine as well and in evolved form. Valvetronic
varies valve lift to a far greater degree than other variable-lift systems so
much, in fact, that it replaces the traditional engine throttle. Engine
breathing is controlled entirely by the valves themselves.
BMW 530i Sedan: Review (2/2)
| Specifications |
| Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
| Powertrain |
| Type |
I6 |
| Displacement |
183 cu in (2996 cc) |
| Power |
255 hp @
6600 RPM |
| Torque |
220 lb-ft @
2750 RPM |
| Redline |
n/a |
| Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission |
6 Speed Manual (Std.) |
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6 Speed Automatic
(Steptronic) (Opt.) |
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6 Speed Sequential
Manual Gearbox (SMG) (Opt.) |
| Brakes & Tires |
| Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Disc - Ventilated Disc |
| Tire Size Front - Rear |
225/50 R17 (Std.) |
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245/40 R18 (Opt.) |
| Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
| Length |
191.1 in |
| Width |
72.7 in |
| Height |
57.8 in |
| Curb Weight |
MT: 3472 lbs |
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AT: 3494 lbs |
| Performance |
| 0-60 |
MT: 6.4 s |
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AT: 6.6 s |
| 1/4 Mile |
n/a |
| 60-0 Braking |
n/a |
| Top Speed |
149 mph |
| Fuel Economy |
| EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
MT: 20/30 |
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AT:
21/29 |
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SMG: 19/27 |
| Origin & Price |
| Origin |
Germany |
| Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$46,800 |
