2005 BMW 530 Test Drives

The 5 Series: Mighty but Flawed

Get over the redesign already! This is a fantastic sports sedan.

Specs

Color Options: Alpine White, Amethyst Gray Metallic, Black Sapphire Metallic, Jet Black, Mystic Blue Metallic, Olivin Green Metallic, Orient Blue Metallic, Oxford Green Metallic, Silver Gray Metallic, Titanium Gray Metallic, Titanium Silver Metallic

Suspension Type: Front: Struts, double-pivot lower arms, coil springs, twin-tube gas shock absorbers, anti-roll bar; aluminum suspension system subframe, Active Roll Stabilization; Rear: 4-link integral suspension, coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers, anti-roll bar; aluminum suspension system subframe, Active Roll Stabilization

Acceleration: 0-60mph in 6.9 seconds

Engine Type: DOHC 24-valve in-line six cylinder with variable intake and exhaust timing; 3.0-liter

Horsepower: 225 @ 5900 rpm

Torque: 214 @ 3500

EPA Mileage: 19 city/29 highway

Competitors

• Audi A6



• Cadillac CTS



• Infiniti G35



• Mercedes-Benz E-Class