| Vehicle | |
|---|---|
| Model year | 2011 |
| Make | BMW |
| Model | 528i |
| Style | 4-dr sedan (3.0L 6cyl 8A) |
| Base MSRP | $45,425 |
| Options on test vehicle | Deep Sea Blue Metallic Paint ($550); Convenience Package ($1,700); Cold Weather Package ($1,050); Premium Package ($4,500); Sport Package ($2,200); Sport Automatic Transmission ($500); Ski Bag ($150); Split-Folding Rear Seat ($475); Side- and Top-View Cameras ($800); Xenon Headlights ($900). |
| As-tested MSRP | $60,050 |
| Drivetrain | |
|---|---|
| Drive type | Rear-wheel Drive |
| Engine type | Naturally aspirated direct-injected inline-6, gasoline |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 2,996/183 |
| Block/head material | Magnesium/aluminum |
| Valvetrain | DOHC, four valves per cylinder, variable intake + exhaust-valve timing and lift |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 10.7 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 240 @ 6,600 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 230 @ 2,600 |
| Fuel type | Premium unleaded (required) |
| Transmission type | Eight-speed automatic |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I = 4.714; II = 3.143; III = 2.106; IV = 1.667; V = 1.285; VI = 1.000; VII =.0.839; VIII = 0.667; FD = 3.385 |
| Chassis | |
|---|---|
| Suspension, front | Independent multilink with two lower control arms and double ball joints, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Suspension, rear | Independent multilink, coil springs, stabilizer bar |
| Steering type | Electric speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | 17.1 |
| Tire brand | Dunlop |
| Tire model | SP Sport Maxx GT |
| Tire type | Performance summer |
| Tire size, front | P245/45R18 96Y |
| Tire size, rear | P245/45R18 96Y |
| Wheel size | 18-by-8 inches front and rear |
| Wheel material | Cast aluminum |
| Brakes, front | 13.7-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Brakes, rear | 13.6-inch ventilated discs with single-piston sliding calipers |
| Track Test Results | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration, 0-30 mph (sec.) | 2.6 |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 4.5 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 7.1 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 10.3 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 15.1 @ 91.6 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 6.7 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 29 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 113 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 67.6 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.84 |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 44.4 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 66.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 60.0 |
| Test Driver Ratings & Comments | |
|---|---|
| Acceleration comments | Acceleration feels soft off the line even in Sport +. Eight-speed transmission shifts quickly and keeps engine power in the sweet spot. Some brake torque while launching improves time. |
| Braking comments | Solid, consistent pedal feel every stop. Very confident performance. |
| Handling comments | Skid pad: More difficult to access chassis rotation by lifting throttle than with BMW 535i, although the effect is minimal in both cars; not nimble or quick to respond but very controllable. Slalom: Feels fairly soft in rapid transitions even in Sport + mode; very well-mannered, not snappy like an Infiniti; BMW showing a change of philosophy for 5 Series with this car. |
| Testing Conditions | |
|---|---|
| Elevation (ft.) | 1,121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 66 |
| Relative humidity (%) | 29.5 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 1.4 headwind |
| Fuel Consumption | |
|---|---|
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 22 city/32 highway/25 combined |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 18.5 |
| Dimensions & Capacities | |
|---|---|
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,814 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3,910 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 49/51 |
| Length (in.) | 193.1 |
| Width (in.) | 73.2 |
| Height (in.) | 57.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 116.9 |
| Track, front (in.) | 63.0 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 64.1 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 39.2 |
| Legroom, front (in.) | 41.4 |
| Legroom, rear (in.) | 36.1 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 40.5 |
| Headroom, rear (in.) | 38.3 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 58.3 |
| Shoulder room, rear (in.) | 56.2 |
| Seating capacity | 5 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 14.0 |
| Warranty | |
|---|---|
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 12 years/Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years/Unlimited miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | 4 years/50,000 miles |
| Safety | |
|---|---|
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard |
| Head airbags | Standard |
| Antilock brakes | Standard |
| Electronic brake enhancements | Electronic brakeforce distribution, cornering brake control, brake assist, brake drying, fade compensation |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Standard |
| Emergency assistance system | Optional |
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