Overview
The 2012 Bmw 5 50i is a rear wheel drive 4 Door Sedan that was released to the Australian market on 11th January 2011 classified as a F10 MY12. The Bmw 5 is regarded as a large built in Germany with prices from a dealer as a used car starting at $28,800.
The Bmw 5 is a rear wheel drive 4 door with 5 seats, powered by a 4.4L Turbo V8 engine that has 300 kW of power (at 6400 rpm) and 600 Nm of torque (at 1750 rpm) via a 8 Speed Automatic. BMW claims the 5 Series 50i uses 10.4L/100km of premium unleaded petrol in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 243g of CO2. It has a 70L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 673km per full tank.
The Bmw 5 measures 1464mm (57.6 inches) in height, 4899mm (192.9 inches) in length, 1860mm (73.2 inches) in width with a 2968mm (116.9 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1830kg (4034.5 lbs) of unladen weight. The 5 Series 50i comes standard with 245/40 R19 front tyres and 275/35 R19 rear tyres. It requires a service every 24 months or 25,000 km, whichever comes first. It has a 36 month, unlimited kilometre warranty.
The 2012 Bmw 5 50i has a 140mm ground clearance with a 2000kg braked and 750kg unbraked towing capacity. It has a final gear ratio of 2.810.
The Bmw 5 has received a 5 star rating from ANCAP. The VIN number can be found on the Driver Side Inner Guard and the compliance plate is located on the Pass Side Lower B-Pillar. An example VIN number would be similar to WBAFR920%0C123456.
Dimensions
The dimensions shown above are for the base model.
Specifications
| Type | Turbo Multi Point Fuel Injection |
|---|---|
| Size (cc) | 4395 |
| Size (L) | - |
| Induction | Turbo V8 |
| Camshaft | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | 32 |
| Power | 300kW |
| Power RPM | 6400 |
| Torque | 600Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1750 |
| Bore Stroke | 93x88.3 |
| Compression Ratio | 10.50 |
| Transmission | 8 Speed Automatic |
|---|---|
| Final Gear Ratio | 2.810 |
| Suspension Front | anti roll bar, coil spring, double wishbone, gas damper, macpherson strut |
| Suspension Rear | anti roll bar, multi-link system, coil spring, gas damper |
| Steering Mechanism | RACK & PINION - POWER ASSISTED |
| Drive | RWD |
| Fuel Combined (L/100km) | 10.4 |
|---|---|
| Fuel Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Fuel Extra Urban (L/100km) | - |
| Tank Size (L) | 70 |
| Fuel Type | premium unleaded petrol |
| e10 Compatible | - |
| CO2 Combined | 243 |
| CO2 Urban | - |
| CO2 Extra Urban | - |
| Brake Front | DISC - VENTILATED |
|---|---|
| Brake Rear | DISC |
| Tyre Front | 245/40 R19 |
| Tyre Rear | 275/35 R19 |
| Front Rim Size | 8.5x19 |
| Rear Rim Size | 9.5x19 |
| Vehicle Height (mm) | 1464 |
|---|---|
| Vehicle Length (mm) | 4899 |
| Vehicle Width (mm) | 1860 |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | 140 |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2968 |
| Turning Circle (m) | 12.0 |
| Unladen Weight (kg) | 1830 |
| Gross Combined Weight (kg) | - |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (kg) | 2430 |
| Track Front | - |
| Track Rear | - |
| Towing Capacity Brake (kg) | 2000 |
| Towing Capacity Unbraked (kg) | 750 |
| Compliance Plate Location | Pass Side Lower B-Pillar |
|---|---|
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Number of Doors | 4 |
| Seats | 5 |
| Service Interval KMs | 25 |
| Service Interval Months | 24 |
| VIN Location | Driver Side Inner Guard |
| VIN Number | WBAFR920%0C123456 |
| Warranty KMs | 999 |
| Warranty Months | 36 |
| Discontinued Date | 31/01/2013 |
| ANCAP Rating | 5 |
|---|---|
| Euro Air Pollution Standard | - |