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BMW 5 Series Sedan
2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan
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$54,200
Starting Price (MSRP)
8.5
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BMW 7 Series
2021 BMW 7 Series
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$86,800
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8.3
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Overview

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 22 MPG
Hwy: 29 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
20.6 gallons
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
18.2 ft³

Photos

BMW 5 Series Sedan
Rear View Driving
Dashboard
24
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BMW 7 Series
2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Rear View Driving
2020-2021 BMW 7 Series Central Console
28
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Performance Specs

Engine and Transmission

Engine
2.0-liter Turbo Inline-4 Gas
3.0-liter Turbo Inline-6 Gas
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
335 hp @ 5500 rpm
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
330 lb-ft @ 1500 rpm
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive

Steering

Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
42 ft

Wheels

Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8"

Suspension

Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link

Tires

Front Tire
P245/45HR18
P245/50VR18
Rear Tire
P245/45HR18
P245/50VR18

Fuel and MPG

Fuel Economy

Combined
28 MPG
25 MPG
City
25 MPG
22 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
29 MPG

Emissions

CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 Tons/yr
7.2 Tons/yr

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
20.6 gallons
Cruising Range City
450 miles
453.2 miles
Cruising Range Highway
594 miles
597.4 miles

Dimensions and Measurement

Exterior Dimensions

Length
195.8 in
207.4 in
Height
58.2 in
58.2 in
Max Width
73.5 in
74.9 in
Front Width
63.2 in
63.4 in
Rear Width
64.2 in
64.6 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
126.4 in

Interior Space

Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
41.4 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
39.9 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
59.2 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
44.4 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
38.9 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
57.7 in

Weight and Towing

Curb Weight
3,765 lbs
4,244 lbs

Cargo Space

Trunk Volume
14 ft³
18.2 ft³

Colors and Materials

Standard Exterior Colors

  • Alpine White
  • Jet Black
  • Alpine White
  • Bernina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Cashmere Silver Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Donington Gray Metallic
  • Jet Black
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic, Late Availability

Optional Exterior Colors

  • Bernina Grey Amber Effect
  • Black Sapphire Metallic
  • Bluestone Metallic
  • Carbon Black Metallic
  • Dark Graphite Metallic
  • Glacier Silver Metallic
  • Mineral White Metallic
  • Phytonic Blue Metallic
  • Dravit Grey Metallic, Priority 1
  • Individual Aventurin Red Metallic, Priority 1
  • Tanzanite Blue II Metallic, Priority 1
  • Frozen Bluestone Metallic, Priority 1 Late Availability

Standard Interior Materials

  • Black, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Canberra Beige, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Dakota Leather Upholstery

Optional Interior Materials

  • Black, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Dakota Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Ivory White/Black, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Mocha, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Zagora Beige, Perforated Nappa Leather Upholstery
  • Cognac, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
  • Mocha, Nappa Leather w/Quilting Upholstery
  • Amarone Brown/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Fiona Red/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Black, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Smoke White/Night Blue, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery
  • Tartufo, Individual Full Merino Leather Upholstery

Features and Options

Infotainment

HD Radio
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Standard
Premium Sound System
Optional
Standard
Satellite Radio
Standard
Standard
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
Entertainment System
Not Available
Optional
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard

Interior Trim

Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Standard
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard

Comfort

Head-Up Display
Optional
Optional
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Optional
Automatic Parking
Optional
Standard
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Cooled Rear Seat(s)
Not Available
Optional
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Hands-Free Liftgate
Not Available
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Optional
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Standard
Seat-Massage
Optional
Optional
Rear A/C
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Standard

Safety

Safety Features

Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Optional
ABS
Standard
Standard
Tire Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard

Airbags

Driver Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Front Side Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Knee Air Bag
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Air Bag
Standard
Standard
Rear Head Air Bag
Standard
Standard

Warranty

Warranty Summary

Basic
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Corrosion
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
12 Years / Unlimited Miles
Drivetrain
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
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