Used 2001 BMW 5 Series Specs & Features | Edmunds

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Overview
Overview Gas Engine
Engine Type	Gas
Transmission	5-speed manual
Drive Type	Rear wheel drive
Cylinders	Inline 6
Total Seating	5
Basic Warranty	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.

Fuel & MPG
Fuel & MPG
Fuel type	Premium unleaded (required)
EPA city/highway MPG	18/27 MPG
EPA combined MPG	21 MPG
Range in miles (city/hwy)	333.0/499.5 mi.
Fuel tank capacity	18.5 gal.

Engine
Engine
Base engine size	2.5 L
Cylinders	Inline 6
Base engine type	Gas
Horsepower	184 hp @ 6,000 rpm
Torque	175 lb-ft @ 3,500 rpm
Valves	24
Cam type	Double overhead cam (DOHC)
Valve timing	Variable

Drivetrain
Drivetrain
Transmission	5-speed manual
Drive type	Rear wheel drive

Suspension
Suspension
Four-wheel independent suspension	Standard

Dimensions
Dimensions
Length	188 in.
Overall width without mirrors	70.9 in.
Height	56.5 in.
Wheelbase	111.4 in.
Turning circle	37.1 ft.
Curb weight	3,450 lbs.
Country of final assembly	Germany

Colors
Colors
Exterior Colors	Steel Blue Metallic Sahara Beige Metallic Slate Green Metallic Siena Red Metallic Orient Blue Metallic Jet Black Royal Red Metallic Oxford Green Metallic Electric Red Cosmos Black Metallic Titanium Silver Metallic Aspen Silver Metallic Anthracite Metallic Topaz Blue Metallic Alpine White
Interior Colors	Gray Sand Beige Stone Green/Black Black Beige

Front Seat Dimensions
Front Seat Dimensions
Front head room	38.7 in.
Front leg room	41.7 in.
Front shoulder room	56.8 in.
Vinyl	Standard
Bucket front seats	Standard
10-way power driver seat	Standard
3 memorized driver seat settings	Standard

Rear Seat Dimensions
Rear Seat Dimensions
Rear head room	37.8 in.
Rear leg room	34.2 in.
Rear shoulder room	55.9 in.
Folding center armrest	Standard

Safety
Safety
Post-collision safety system	Standard
Dual front side-mounted airbags	Standard
Front head airbags	Standard
Child seat anchors	Standard
Rear door child safety locks	Standard
4-wheel ABS	Standard
Front and rear ventilated disc brakes	Standard
Emergency braking assist	Standard
Electronic brakeforce distribution	Standard
Daytime running lights	Standard
Front fog/driving lights	Standard
Front seatbelt pretensioners	Standard
Remote anti-theft alarm system	Standard

In-Car Entertainment
In-Car Entertainment
AM/FM CD-controller stereo	Standard
10 total speakers	Standard
Diversity antenna	Standard

Power Feature
Power Feature
4 one-touch power windows	Standard
Remote keyless power door locks	Standard
Power mirrors	Standard
Reverse tilt passenger mirror provides curb view when vehicle in reverse	Standard
Heated mirrors	Standard

Comfort & Convenience
Comfort & Convenience
Tilt and telescopic steering wheel	Standard
Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel	Standard
Speed-proportional power steering	Standard
Cruise control	Standard
Front and rear cupholders	Standard
Front and rear door pockets	Standard
Front seatback storage	Standard
Remote trunk release	Standard
Leather steering wheel	Standard
Single zone front air conditioning	Standard
Interior air filtration	Standard
Dual illuminating vanity mirrors	Standard
Leather trim on shift knob	Standard
Front and rear reading lights	Standard

Instrumentation
Instrumentation
Trip computer	Standard
External temperature display	Standard
Tachometer	Standard

Tires & Wheels
Tires & Wheels
Alloy wheels	Standard
16 x 7.0 in. wheels	Standard
All season tires	Standard
225/55R H tires	Standard
Alloy spare wheel	Standard
Fullsize matching spare tire	Standard

Warranty
Warranty
Basic	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Drivetrain	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Rust	6 yr./ unlimited mi.
Roadside assistance	4 yr./ 50,000 mi.
Free maintenance	3 yr./ 36,000 mi.

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