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2021 BMW 5 Series Sedan
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$54,200
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Overview
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Engine
Electric
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Transmission
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Fuel Economy
City: 25 MPG
Hwy: 33 MPG
Fuel Economy
City: 148 MPG
Hwy: 132 MPG
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
Fuel Tank Capacity
N/A
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Seating Capacity
5 seater
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
Trunk Volume
15 ft³
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Performance Specs
Engine and Transmission
Engine
2.0L Turbo Inline-4 Gas
Electric
Horsepower
248 hp @ 5200 rpm
N/A
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 1450 rpm
N/A
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Single Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
Rear-Wheel Drive
Rear-Wheel Drive
Weight and Towing
Curb Weight
3,765 lbs
3,554 lbs
Fuel and MPG
Fuel Economy
Combined
28 MPG
141 MPG
City
25 MPG
148 MPG
Highway
33 MPG
132 MPG
Emissions
CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year
6.4 Tons/yr
N/A
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gallons
N/A
Cruising Range City
450 miles
N/A
Cruising Range Highway
594 miles
N/A
Dimensions and Measurement
Exterior Dimensions
Length
195.8 in
184.8 in
Height
58.2 in
56.8 in
Max Width
73.5 in
72.8 in
Front Width
63.2 in
62.2 in
Rear Width
64.2 in
62.2 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
113.2 in
Interior Space
Seating Capacity
5 seater
5 seater
Front Seat Leg Room
41.4 in
42.7 in
Front Seat Headroom
38.8 in
40.3 in
Front Seat Shoulder Room
58.7 in
56.3 in
Front Seat Hip Room
N/A
53.4 in
Rear Seat Leg Room
36.5 in
35.2 in
Rear Seat Headroom
37.5 in
37.7 in
Rear Seat Shoulder Room
55.9 in
54 in
Rear Seat Hip Room
N/A
52.4 in
Cargo Space
Trunk Volume
14 ft³
15 ft³
Wheels and Suspension
Steering
Steering Type
Rack-Pinion
Rack-Pinion
Turning Diameter
39.4 ft
38.8 ft
Wheels
Wheels Type
Aluminum Wheels
Aluminum Wheels
Front Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"
Rear Wheel Size
18" x 8"
18" x 8.5"
Suspension
Front Suspension
Double Wishbone
Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Multi-Link
Tires
Front Tire
P245/45HR18
P235/45WR18
Rear Tire
P245/45HR18
P235/45WR18
Colors and Materials
Standard Exterior Colors
Alpine White
Jet Black
Pearl White Multi-Coat
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
Deep Blue Metallic
Midnight Silver Metallic
Solid Black
Red Multi-Coat
Standard Interior Materials
Black, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
Canberra Beige, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
Cognac, Perforated SensaTec Upholstery
Black, Premium Seat Trim
White/Black, Premium Seat Trim
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
N/A
Features and Options
Infotainment
HD Radio
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connection
Standard
Standard
Hard Disk Drive Media Storage
Standard
Not Available
Premium Sound System
Optional
Not Available
Satellite Radio
Standard
Not Available
Smart Device Integration
Standard
Standard
WiFi Hotspot
Standard
Standard
Auxiliary Audio Input
Standard
Standard
MP3 Player
Standard
Standard
Interior Trim
Bucket Seats
Standard
Standard
Cloth Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Seats
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
Not Available
Premium Synthetic Seats
Standard
Standard
Vinyl Seats
Standard
Standard
Woodgrain Interior Trim
Not Available
Standard
Sun/Moonroof
Standard
Standard
Comfort
Head-Up Display
Optional
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Power Mirror(s)
Standard
Standard
A/C
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Optional
Standard
Automatic Parking
Optional
Optional
Climate Control
Standard
Standard
Cooled Front Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Heated Front Seat(s)
Optional
Standard
Heated Rear Seat(s)
Optional
Not Available
Heated Steering Wheel
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Multi-Zone A/C
Standard
Standard
Power Driver Seat
Standard
Standard
Power Passenger Seat
Standard
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Optional
Not Available
Remote Trunk Release
Not Available
Standard
Seat Memory
Standard
Standard
Universal Garage Door Opener
Standard
Not Available
Seat-Massage
Optional
Not Available
Keyless Start
Standard
Standard
Telematics
Standard
Not Available
Safety
Safety Features
Back-Up Camera
Standard
Standard
Cross-Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Aid
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitor
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Lane Keeping Assist
Standard
Standard
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
8 Years / 100,000 Miles
Maintenance
3 Years / 36,000 Miles
N/A
Roadside Assistance
4 Years / Unlimited Miles
4 Years / 50,000 Miles
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