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Driving Pleasure
The new BMW
5 Series Saloon
523i
525i
525xi 520d
530i 525d
530xi 530d
540i 530xd
550i 535d
What power does the new BMW 5 Series Saloon exert?
A power of good.
What do you find on uneven roads and tight bends?
Your inner balance.
Whats most impressive about Active Cruise Control?
It goes the distance.
What can you do in the cockpit of the new BMW 5 Series Saloon?
Reach every target.
What does this interior represent when youre out and about?
A home from home.
Whats that noise from the loudspeakers?
The applause.
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment
o BMW light-alloy wheels double-spoke
247, forged, with run-flat properties and
mixed tyres, 8 J x 18 inch 245/40 R 18 tyres at
the front, 9 J x 18 inch 275/35 R 18 tyres at the
rear (incl. wheel locking bolts, slate grey rims,
partly-polished).
o BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 124
with run-flat properties and mixed tyres,
8 J x 18 inch, 245/40 R 18 tyres at the front,
9 J x 18 inch, 275/35 R 18 tyres at the rear (incl.
wheel locking bolts).
o BMW light-alloy wheels, star-spoke 246
with run-flat properties , 8 J x 18 inch 245/40
R 18 tyres (incl. wheel locking bolts.)
o BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 122
with run-flat tyres 8 J x 17 inch, 245/45 R 17
tyres (incl. wheel locking bolts).
o BMW light-alloy wheels V-spoke 245,
8 J x 17 inch, 225/50 R 17 tyres (incl. wheel-
locking bolts; standard on 550i).
o BMW light-alloy wheels radial-spoke 244,
7.5 J x 17 inch, 225/50 R 17 tyres (incl. wheel
locking bolts; standard on 540i and 535d).
o BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 243,
7.5 J x 17 inch, 225/50 R 17 tyres (incl. wheel
locking bolts; standard on 525xi,530i, 530xi,
530d and 530xd).
s BMW light-alloy wheels star-spoke 242,
7 J x 16 inch, 225/55 R 16 tyres (incl. wheel
locking bolts; standard on 523i, 525i, 520d and
525d).
o Xenon headlights for low and high beam,
with automatic headlight range control, daytime
driving lights with corona rings.
o Adaptive Headlights, incl. turning light for
improved visibility in bends: the adjustable
headlights are directed into the bend as soon as
the vehicle starts cornering.
o High beam assist for automatic low and
high beam.
o Lane-keeping support uses a camera to
monitor when the vehicle is approaching lane
markings, and immediately warns the driver via
a steering wheel vibration. The system is
designed for country roads and motorways, and
is switched on and off with a button in the
multifunction steering wheel.
o 6-speed automatic transmission with
Steptronic. The gearshift mechanism enables
very fast, immaculate gear changes for truly
dynamic performance (standard on 535d).
o Leather sports steering wheel, very com-
fortable grip thanks to small diameter (379 mm),
three spokes, with multifunction buttons; the
integrated buttons can be used to operate the
radio, CD drive and telephone (optional) while
on the move. Two buttons are available for user-
defined functions.
o Navigation system Professional* with
8.8 inch colour display, incl. Professional radio.
Two separate drives for CD or navigation DVD.
Traffic guidance via voice output and arrows or
3D route map, split-screen function.
o Navigation system Professional* with
integrated Bluetooth mobile phone
preparation for telematics services.
s Functional bookmarks: The drivers and
passengers most frequently used navigational
targets and telephone numbers or specific CD
tracks can be individually stored on eight
separate buttons and accessed with a click.
o USB/audio interface in the storage compart-
ment under the front armrest for connecting a
USB stick or external audio sources such as an
MP3 player.
o Through-loading system with 2 : 1 split
folding rear seats. The ski bag included in this
option allows clean and safe transportation of
up to four pairs of skis with max. four people
on board. If the ski bag is not required, it can
be tucked away in a replaceable container to
save space (includes 12 V socket in the boot).
o Active cruise control with Stop & Go
function enables comfortable driving at a
preset speed (30 180 km/h). When driving in
heavy traffic, your BMW automatically adapts
to the speed of the preceding vehicle and
maintains a preset distance.
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment
o Automatic air conditioning, extended with
AAR, solar sensor and fogging sensor, auto-
matic temperature control and air distribution
(separate for driver and passenger) also air
volume control; status and settings shown on
the Control Display. With adjustable armrest
and air-conditioned storage tray in centre
console (standard on 540i, 550i and 535d).
* Not available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
Safety 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Airbags:
Airbags for driver and front passenger s s s s s s s s s
Front-to-rear head airbags s s s s s s s s s
Side airbags for driver and front passenger s s s s s s s s s
Side airbags for rear passengers incl. belt latch tensioners for left and
right rear seats
o o o o o o o o o
Alarm system o o o o o o o o o
Brakes:
Disc brakes at the front, inner-vented s s s s s s s s s
Disc brakes at the rear, inner-vented s s s s s s s s s
Central locking, locks doors, luggage compartment and fuel ller cap s s s s s s s s s
Dynamic Stability Control(DSC), incl. ABS, Start-off and Brake Assistant s s s s s s s s s
ISOFIX child seat fastening system for the front passenger seat o o o o o o o o o
ISOFIX child seat fastening system in the rear for the two outer rear seats s s s s s s s s s
Radio remote control for central locking system s s s s s s s s s
Runat indicator s s s s s s s s s
Safety battery terminal s s s s s s s s s
Safety body shell:
Bumper system, with replaceable crumple elements front and rear to absorb
impacts at up to 15 km/h. Reversible front elements absorb impacts up to 4 km/h
without damage.
s s s s s s s s s
Side impact protection, integrated s s s s s s s s s
Seat belts:
3-point seatbelts for all seats, with pyrotechnic belt tensioners at the front s s s s s s s s s
Twin-tone horn s s s s s s s s s
Warning triangle and rst aid kit s s s s s s s s s
Exterior equipment 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Bumpers in body colour s s s s s s s s s
Door handles in body colour s s s s s s s s s
Indicators, white s s s s s s s s s
Luggage compartment lid with radio key opening s s s s s s s s s
Metallic paintwork o o o o o o o o o
Model designation, deletion (no additional cost) o o o o o o o o o
Ornamental front grille with kidney grille bars in black and chrome surround - - - - - s - - -
Ornamental front grille with kidney grille bars in chrome and chrome surround s s s s s - s s s
Satin Chrome o o o o o o o o o
Soft Close Automatic for doors o o o o o o o o o
Trailer tow hitch, electric (for vehicles without M sports package) o o o o o o o o o
Trailer tow hitch with removable ball head (for vehicles with M sports package) o o o o o o o o o
Window frames and window recess nishers in Chrome s s s s s s s s s
Equipment packages 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
M sports package, includes special aerodynamics package, light-alloy
double-spoke 135M wheels or (optional) 172M wheels, sports seats for driver
and front passenger, M leather steering wheel with multifunction buttons,
Satin Chrome, high-gloss
o o o o o o o o o
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment - Not available
Wheels 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Wheels:
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 242, 16"
1
s s - - - s s - -
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 243, 17"
3
o o s o - o o s o
Light-alloy wheels radial-spoke 244, 17" o o o s - o o o s
Light-alloy wheels V-spoke 245, 17" o o o o s o o o o
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 243 with runat properties, 17"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels radial-spoke 244 with runat properties, 17"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 122 with runat tyres, 17"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels V-spoke 245 with runat properties, 17"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 246 with runat properties, 18"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels double-spoke 247, slate grey rims part-polished, with runat
properties and mixed tyres, 18"
1,

2
o o o o o o o o o
Light-alloy wheels star-spoke 124 with mixed runat tyres, 18"
2
o o o o o o o o o
Spare wheel for emergency use (on standard tyres) s s s s s s s s s
Interior design 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Interior trim:
Brushed Aluminium o o o o o o o o o
Bamboo Grain Anthracite o o o o o o o o o
Black, high-gloss o o o - - o o o -
Fine-wood trim Poplar grain brown, high-gloss o o o s s o o o s
Fine-wood trim Poplar grain light, high-gloss o o o o o o o o o
Grey, high-gloss s s s - - s s s -
Upholstery:
Cloth/leather upholstery Reex o o o o o o o o o
Cloth Linea s s s s - s s s s
Dakota leather o o o o s o o o o
Exclusive Nappa leather o o o o o o o o o
Nasca leather o o o o o o o o o
Transmission and technology 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
4-cylinder diesel engine with four-valve technology - - - - - s - - -
6-cylinder in-line diesel engine with four-valve technology - - - - - - s s s
6-cylinder in-line petrol engine with four-valve technology s s s - - - - - -
8-cylinder V petrol engine with four-valve technology - - - s s - - - -
6-speed automatic transmission with Steptronic o o o o o o o o s
6-speed manual transmission s s s s s s s s -
6-speed sports automatic transmission
1, 4
- - o - o - - o o
Active Steering
1
o o o o o - o o o
Aluminium integral rear axle s s s s s s s s s
Brake Energy Regeneration s s s s s - s s s
Diesel particle lter - - - - - s s s s
Double joint spring-strut front axle s s s s s s s s s
Double-VANOS s s s s s - - - -
Dynamic Drive
1
- o o o o - o o o
1
Not in conjunction with xDrive.
2
Optionally with spare wheel, car jack, wheel chock, and wheel nut wrench.
3
Standard in conjunction with xDrive.
4
Planned availability as of 3rd quarter 2007.
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment - Not available
Transmission and technology 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
High Precision Injection s s s - - - - - -
Servotronic s s s s s s s s s
Shift point display for manual transmission s s s s s - s s -
Sports suspension, lowered by 15 mm
1
o o o o o o o o o
Turbocharger with variable, electronically controlled turbine geometry - - - - - s s s -
Valvetronic - - - s s - - - -
Variable Twin Turbo - - - - - - - - s
xDrive (all-wheel drive system with variable power distribution) - o o - - - - o -
Driver assistance 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
BMW Night Vision o o o o o o o o o
3
Cruise control - - - - - s - - o
Cruise control with brake function s s s s s - s s s
Cruise control, active with Stop & Go function
1, 2
o o o o o - o o o
3
Head-Up Display o o o o o o o o o
High beam assist o o o o o o o o o
Lane keeping support o o o o o o o o o
Park Distance Control (PDC) with visual and acoustic feedback o o o o o o o o o
Light and sight 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Adaptive Headlights, incl. turning lights (in conjunction with Xenon headlights) o o o o o o o o o
Exterior mirrors, aspheric, electrically adjustable and heated s s s s s s s s s
Foglights with free-form reector s s s s s s s s s
Interior and exterior mirrors with automatic anti-glare function o o o o o o o o o
Interior mirror with automatic anti-glare function o o o o o o o o o
Lights package, incl. entry area illumination integrated in exterior mirrors and
additional illumination of functional areas in the interior
o o o o s o o o o
Rain sensor with automatic driving lights control s s s s s s s s s
Xenon headlights for low and high beam, incl. headlight washing system,
automatic headlight range control, daytime driving lights with corona rings
o o o o o o o o o
Interior 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Automatic air conditioning s s s - - s s s -
Automatic air conditioning with extended features
4
o o o s s o o o s
Auxiliary heating with remote control o o o o o o o o o
Heat insulation glass, green, all round s s s s s s s s s
Comfort access o o o o o o o o o
Glass sliding/vent roof, electric, with slide and lift function o o o o o o o o o
Leather sports steering wheel o o o o o o o o o
Leather steering wheel, three spokes, with multifunction buttons s s s s s s s s s
Seats/seat comfort:
Active seats for driver and front passenger o o o o o o o o o
Active seat ventilation for driver and front passenger o o o o o o o o o
Comfort seats for driver and front passenger, with electric seat adjustment o o o o o o o o o
Lumbar support for driver and front passenger o o o o o o o o o
1
Not in combination with xDrive.
2
Only in combination with automatic transmission and navigation systems
3
Only in combination with M sports package
4
Incl. moveable front armrest and on-board computer with extended features.
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment - Not available
Interior 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Seat adjustment, electric, with memory function for drivers seat o o o s s o o o s
Seat heating for driver and front passenger o o o o s o o o o
Seat heating for left and right rear seats o o o o o o o o o
Sports seats for driver and front passenger, with electric adjustment for
backrest angle and seat height
o o o o o o o o o
Standard seats with electric seat adjustment for backrest angle and seat height s s s - - s s s -
Steering column adjustment, electric, for length and height o o o s s o o o s
Steering column adjustment, manual, for length and height s s s - - s s s -
Steering wheel heating o o o o o o o o o
Sun blind for rear window, electric o o o o o o o o o
Sun blinds for rear window, electric, and rear side windows, mechanical o o o o o o o o o
Comfort and interior equipment 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
12-V socket, front and rear (double) s s s s s s s s s
Armrest at the front s s s - - s s s -
Armrest at the front, moveable o o o s s o o o s
Centre armrest in the rear, incl. storage compartment s s s s s s s s s
Cupholders, front o o o o o o o o o
Cupholders, rear, located in rear centre armrest s s s s s s s s s
Garage door opener, integrated o o o o o o o o o
Through-loading system incl. ski bag o o o o o o o o o
Window lifts, electric, pull/press switch with open/close ngertip control
locking mechanism and trap release.
s s s s s s s s s
Entertainment, communication and information 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
Control Display with 6.5 inch colour monitor s s s s s s s s s
Controller on centre console s s s s s s s s s
Functional bookmarks s s s s s s s s s
Navigation system*:
Business (6.5 inch colour monitor) incl. Professional radio
1
o o o o o o o o o
Professional, incl. 8.8 inch colour monitor, Professional radio and voice control
1
o o o o o o o o o
TV function, supports analogue and digital reception o o o o o o o o o
On-board computer incl. outside temperature display s s s - - s s s -
On-board computer with extended features o o o s s o o o s
Radio/audio:
AUX-IN connection s s s s s s s s s
BMW Individual high-end audio system o o o o o o o o o
Business radio with CD drive and MP3 decoder s s s s s s s s s
CD changer (six CDs) o o o o o o o o o
DAB-tuner for BMW Business and Professional radio o o o o o o o o o
DVD System in rear, preparation o o o o o o o o o
HiFi loudspeaker system o o o o o o o o o
HiFi System Professional LOGIC 7 o o o o o o o o o
Professional radio with CD drive and MP3 decoder o o o o o o o o o
USB/audio interface o o o o o o o o o
Telephone, mobile phone preparation with Bluetooth interface o o o o o o o o o
Telematic Services*: BMW Assist/BMW Online o o o o o o o o o
1
Incl. on-board computer with extended features.
* Not available in all countries. Please consult your BMW partner.
s Standard equipment o Optional equipment - Not available
Weight 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
1
Unladen, EU
2
kg 1575 [1600] 1585 [1605] 1605 [1615] 1725 [1735] 1735 [1735] 1585 [1595] 1655 [1670] 1655 [1675] 1735
Unladen, EU
2
, xDrive kg 1700 [1720] 1710 [1730] 1760 [1780]
Max. permissible kg 2060 [2085] 2070 [2090] 2090 [2100] 2210 [2220] 2220 [2220] 2050 [2060] 2140 [2155] 2140 [2160] 2220
Max. permissible, xDrive kg 2185 [2205] 2195 [2215] 2245 [2265]
Permitted load kg 560 560 560 560 560 540 560 560 560
Permitted axle load, front/rear kg 980/1170 980/1180 980/1180 1070/1230 1070/1235 990/1170 1050/1200 1050/1200 1070/1220
Permitted roof load kg 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100
Permitted trailer load, unbraked
3
kg 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750 750
Permitted trailer load, braked, max.
12% gradient
3
kg 1600 [1800] 1800 [2000] 2000 2000 2000 1800 2000 2000 2000
Permitted trailer load, braked, max.
8% gradient
3
kg 1800 2000 2000 2000 2000 1800 2000 2000 2000
Engine
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523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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Cylinders/valves 6/4 6/4 6/4 8/4 8/4 4/4 6/4 6/4 6/4
Capacity cc 2497 2996 2996 4000 4799 1995 2993 2993 2993
Stroke/bore mm 78.8/82.0 88.0/85.0 88.0/85.0 84.1/87.0 88.3/93.0 90.0/84.0 90.0/84.0 90.0/84.0 90.0/84.0
Max. output kW/hp/rpm 140/190/6300 160/218/6100 200/272/6700 225/306/6300 270/367/6300 120/163/4000 145 /197/3750 173/235/4000 210/286/4400
Max. torque Nm/lb-ft/rpm 235/174/3500 270/200/2400 320/237/2750 390/288/3500 490/363/3400 340/251/2000 400/296/1300 500/370/1750 580/429/1750
Compression ratio :1 12.0 12.0 12.0 10.5 10.5 17.0 17.0 17.0 17.0
Transmission
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523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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Standard transmission ratios I/II/III :1 4.32/2.46/1.66 4.32/2.46/1.66 4.35/2.50/1.67 4.06/2.40/1.58 4.06/2.40/1.58 5.14/2.83/1.80 5.08/2.80/1.78 5.08/2.80/1.78 4.17/2.34/1.52
IV/V/VI :1 1.23/1.0/0.85 1.23/1.0/0.85 1.23/1.0/0.85 1.19/1.0/0.87 1.19/1.0/0.87 1.26/1.0/0.83 1.26/1.0/0.84 1.26/1.0/0.84 1.14/0.87/0.69
R :1 3.94 3.94 3.93 3.68 3.68 4.64 4.61 4.61 3.40
Final drive ratio :1 3.23 3.15 3.23 3.08 2.93 2.64 2.47 2.47 2.56
Performance 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
1
Top speed km/h 237 [236] 248 [246] 250
6
250
6
250
6
223 [223] 237 [235] 250
6
[248] 250
6
Top speed, xDrive km/h 240 [234] 250
6
242 [240]
Acceleration 0100 km/h sec 8.2 [8.7] 7.1 [7.7] 6.3 [6.5] 6.1 [6.2] 5.2 [5.3] 8.6 [8.7] 7.6 [7.7] 6.8 [6.8] 6.4
Acceleration 0100 km/h, xDrive sec 7.9 [8.2] 6.6 [6.8] 6.6 [6.8]
Acceleration 80120 km/h
in 4th gear (manual transmission)
sec 9.0 7.8 6.6 6.2 5.1 7.0 6.5 5.1
Acceleration 80120 km/h
in 4th gear (xDrive all-wheel drive)
sec 8.7 7.1 5.5
Fuel consumption
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523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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Urban l/100 km 10.1 [10.3] 10.3 [10.4] 10.9 [10.8] 15.8 [14.4] 16.6 [15.5] 8.0 [9.3] 8.2 [8.5] 8.6 [9.1] 9.2
Urban, xDrive l/100 km 11.3 [11.2] 11.5 [11.6] 8.6 [9.1]
Extra-urban l/100 km 5.7 [5.9] 5.7 [5.8] 5.8 [5.6] 7.4 [6.9] 7.6 [7.2] 4.7 [5.5] 5.0 [5.3] 5.1 [5.2] 5.4
Extra-urban, xDrive l/100 km 6.2 [6.3] 6.2 [6.0] 5.1 [5.2]
Combined l/100 km 7.3 [7.5] 7.4 [7.5] 7.7 [7.5] 10.5 [9.7] 10.9 [10.3] 5.9 [6.9] 6.2 [6.5] 6.4 [6.6] 6.8
Combined, xDrive l/100 km 8.1 [8.1] 8.2 [8.1] 6.4 [6.6]
CO
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emissions g/km 174 [178] 176 [178] 182 [178] 250 [232] 260 [246] 158 [185] 165 [172] 170 [176] 182
Technical data
Fuel consumption
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523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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CO
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emissions, xDrive g/km 193 [193] 194 [193] 170 [176]
Tank capacity, approx. l 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Wheels 523i 525i
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530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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Tyre dimensions 225/55 R 16 V 225/55 R 16 W 225/50 R 17 W 225/50 R 17 W 225/50 R 17 W 225/55 R 16 V 225/55 R 16 W 225/50 R 17 W 225/50 R 17 W
Wheel dimensions 7 J x 16 7 J x 16 7.5 J x 17 7.5 J x 17 8 J x 17 7 J x 16 7 J x 16 7.5 J x 17 7.5 J x 17
Material Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy Light-alloy
Electrical system 523i 525i 530i 540i 550i 520d 525d 530d 535d
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Battery capacity Ah 80 80 80 90 90 80 90 90 90
Alternator output A 155 155 155 180 180 180 180 180 180
W 2170 2170 2170 2520 2520 2520 2520 2520 2520
All dimensions in millimetres. Luggage compartment capacity (as per VDA standard): 520 litres (18.4 cu ft).
Values in [ ] apply to vehicles with six-speed automatic transmission.
1
Only available with automatic transmission.
2
The gure quoted includes a 90 per cent tank lling, 68 kg for the driver and 7 kg for luggage. Unladen
weight applies to vehicles with standard equipment. Optional equipment may increase this gure.
3
The overall weight of the trailer may not exceed the maximum permissible trailer load plus the maxi-
mum permissible towbar download of 90 kg.
4
The petrol engines are designed for RON 98 fuel. They may be run on fuel down to RON 91 with a
slight decrease in engine power.
5
Figures for manual transmission (automatic transmission for the 535d).
6
Electronically limited.
7
All engines meet the EU4 emissions standard. Fuel consumption is determined in accordance with
the ECE driving cycle (93/116/EC) made up of approximately one third urban trafc and two thirds
extra-urban driving (based on the distance covered). CO
2
emissions are measured in addition to
fuel consumption. Note that fuel consumption is determined for vehicles with standard equipment.
Optional equipment (such as wider tyres) can have a signicant impact on fuel consumption.
8
Takes 225/50 R 17 W tyres in conjunction with xDrive.
9
Total height of vehicles with xDrive: 1482 mm.
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BMW AG, Munich.
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