BMW 5-Series Sedan

Manufacturer	BMW, Avtotor and BMW Brilliance
Production	2003-2010
Assembly	Dingolfing, Germany Rayong, Thailand Toluca, Mexico 6th of October City, Egypt Shenyang, China Kaliningrad, Russia Jakarta, Indonesia (Gaya Motor)
Predecessor	BMW 5 Series (E39)
Successor	BMW 5 Series (F10)
Class	Mid-size (E) luxury sports sedan
Body style	4-door sedan
Layout	FR, F4
Platform	E60
Engine	Petrol: 2.0-4.8 L (170-367 hp) Diesel engine: 2.0-3.0 L (163-286 hp)
Transmission	All 6 speed Manual / Automatic / Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) / Steptronic
Wheelbase	2888 mm / 113.7 inch
Length	4841 mm / 190.5 inch
Width	1846 mm / 72.6 inch
Height	1468 mm / 57.7 inch
Curb weight	1535-1735 kg / 3384-3825 lbs
Related	BMW 6 Series (E63) BMW X5 (E70)
Designer	Chris Bangle, Davide Arcangeli

BMW 5-Series Touring

Manufacturer	BMW
Production	2004-2010
Predecessor	BMW 5 Series (E39)
Successor	BMW 5 Series (F10)
Class	Mid-size (E) luxury
Body style	5-door station wagon
Layout	FR, F4
Platform	E61
Engine	Petrol: 2.0-4.8 L (170-367 hp) Diesel: 2.0-3.0 L (163-286 hp)
Transmission	All 6 speed Manual / Automatic / Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) / Steptronic
Wheelbase	2888 mm / 113.7 inch
Length	4843 mm / 190.6 inch
Width	1846 mm / 72.6 inch
Height	1491 mm / 58.7 inch
Curb weight	1635-1835 kg / 3604-4045 lbs
Related	BMW 6 Series (E63) BMW X5 (E70)
Designer	Chris Bangle, Davide Arcangeli

The BMW E60 is the BMW 5 Series automobile, replacing the BMW E39 in 2003. It was replaced by the BMW F10 from Spring 2010. The E60 was available in both sedan and station wagon (E61) platforms. The BMW M5 is the high performance version of the range, and was one of the highest performance sedans on the market.

Comparison with predecessor

While the predecessor was similar to 7 series, E60 was different than any other BMW ever made. E60 is longer, wider, heavier and higher than previous model, that translates into more space and 520 litre boot. New car came with completely different design language, body is much rounder while the interior isn't driver-oriented like in E39, new interior is flat like in E65 7 series with LCD display, basic buttons and iDrive system.

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  E39 Front

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  E60 Front

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  E39 Rear

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  E60 Rear

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  E39 Interior

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  E60 Interior

Aftermarket companies

The car received so much acclaim in the community that many aftermarket companies started to target the E60 for their source of revenue. Many companies started to make copies of the M-Sport parts for the E60. Hamann, AC Schnitzer, Hartge, Dinan parts also started to flood the market as these companies realized the parts were in high demand. Soon enough, many companies started to make replica parts that were being produced, again due to the high demand for cheap quality parts. Furthermore, many performance companies also started to produce parts to increase the power of the already swift E60.

Lineup and engines

During its lifetime E60/61 used 24 different engines in 13 models. 528i and 535i were available only in North America with rear-wheel drive or xDrive system. First straight-4 engine used in this five series was the 2-litre M47 diesel engine introduced in 2005 520d model. Fuel capacity of E60/61 is 70 liters.
Petrol
520i
The basic model was available from the start of production. It used M54B22 engine from BMW E39, it was replaced by 523i in 2005. Two years later 520i badge returns with four-cylinder N43 engine which was more efficient while producing same amount of power.

2003-2005 M54B22 - 2.2 L I6 - 170 HP
2005-2007 not available
2007-2010 N43B20 - 2.0 L I4 - 170 HP
523i
523i replaced 520i and become basic petrol model. As BMW reintroduced 520i in 2007, 523i needed more power. N52 engine was replaced by new N53.

2005-2007 N52B25 - 2,5 L I6- 177 HP
2007-2010 N53B25 - 2,5 L I6- 190 HP
525i
525i changed three engines during it's lifetime. At first it used old M54B25 which was replaced by N52B25 in 2005. Last three years of production 525i used newest N53B30 engine which produced same power at lower revs and more torque.

2003-2005 M54B25 - 2,5 L I6- 184 HP
2005-2007 N52B25 - 2,5 L I6- 218 HP
2007-2010 N53B30 - 3,0 L I6- 218 HP
530i
This model used same engines as 525i but in stronger versions.

2003-2005 M54B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 231 HP
2005-2007 N52B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 258 HP
2007-2010 N53B30 - 3.0 L I6 - 272 HP
540i
V8 engine of 4-litre capacity was used in 540i during its whole lifetime. Touring was not available with this engine.
2005-2010 N62B40 - 4.0 L V8 - 306 HP
545i
From 2003 to 2005 this was top of the line five series. It used N62B44 engine. It was replaced by 550i in 2005.
2003-2005 N62B44 - 4,4 L V8- 333 HP
550i
In 2005 N62 V8 engine was upgraded for the last time. B48 version produced 367 hp form 4.8 liters.
2005-2010 N62B48 - 4,8 L V8- 367 HP

North America models only
528i
In 2007 528i replaced 525i.

2007-2010 N52B30 - 3,0 L I6- 230 HP
535i
Then new N54 engine with twin-turbos was used in 535i model from 2008 to the end of production. Touring was not available with this engine.

2008-2010 N54B30 - 3,0 L I6 Twin Turbo- 300 HP

Diesel
520d
520d was introduced in 2005 using M47 engine which produced 163 hp. In 2007 520d gain new diesel N47 engine.

2005-2007 M47D20 - 2,0 L I4- 163 HP
2007-2010 N47D20 - 2,0 L I4- 177 HP
All other models used BMW M57 engine in different versions.
525d

2004.-2007. M57D25 - 2,5 L I6- 177 HP
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 197 HP
530d

2003.-2005. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 218 HP
2005.-2007. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 231 HP
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 235 HP
535d
2004.-2007. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 272 HP
2007.-2010. M57D30 - 3,0 L I6- 286 HP

Transmissions

When introduced E60 was available with 6 speed manual or automatic Steptronic transmissions. SMG Sequential Manual Gearbox was available soon for drivers who wanted manual gearchange without clutch. During facelift SMG was replaced by new six-speed Sport automatic transmission Steptronic which was smoother and more precise. 535d model was available only with six-speed automatic Steptronic transmission.

Mid-life restyle (2007)

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  Before facelfit

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  Before facelfit

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  Before facelfit

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  After facelfit

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  After facelfit

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  After facelfit

The E60 gained even more acclaim after the LCI (Life Cycle Impulse) model was released in 2007. This LCI model just included a "face-lift" of the front and rear end of the vehicle. This "face-lift" included new front bumper, fog lights, head lights, tail lights, and trunk. The interior was also slightly remodelled as well. Besides looks update, 5 series gain new engines, transmission and updated iDrive form BMW X5.

Platform derivates

A derivative of the E60 is the E63/E64 which forms the iteration of the 6 Series coupe. A factory-stretched long-wheelbase version of the E60 5-Series was offered in China, as a response to the Audi A6 L. It offered much of the rear legroom of a large executive saloon (e.g. BMW 7-Series or Mercedes-Benz S-Class), but in a cheaper, simpler model. As of 2009, trim levels included the 520Li, 523Li, 525Li, and 530Li.

Technology

BMW 530xi wagon

E60 body was made using aluminium for the front of the car, and steel for the passenger cabin and rear thus making 50:50 weight balance [1]. E60 was available with BMW's xDrive system in 525xi, 528xi, 530xi, 535xi, 525xd and 530xd models.

Equipment

Its iDrive system has been simplified from the system in the 7 Series. It can be ordered with a full array of options such as active cruise control, head-up display, active steering, and the Harman Kardon Logic7 stereo system. Other available equipment in E60 was ESP, BMW Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), Voice Control, Adaptive Headlights, BMW Night Vision, Active Headrests, Xenon headlights, Run-flat tyres and other equipment typical for luxury cars. Equipment in E60 was always upgrading, Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go function, Adaptive Headlights, LED rear lights, Lane Departure Warning, Brake Force Display was available few year after the introduction.

Safety

Euro NCAP scores

Adult Occupant:
Child Occupant:
Pedestrian:

Initially the 5-series received a three-star rating for adult occupants. However changes were made to the steering column, footrest, door trims, door latch, airbags and electronic software and the car was retested achieving its four-star rating. BMW claims the modifications improved the car's EuroNCAP score, not the vehicle's safety; consequently BMW chose not to recall the earlier-built cars.

2008 sedan NHTSA scores

Frontal Driver:
Frontal Passenger:
Side Driver:
Side Rear Passenger:
Rollover:

The American Insurance Institute of Highways Safety (IIHS) gives the 5-series a "Good" overall rating in frontal collisions but a "Marginal" overall rating for side impact collisions. The IIHS reported their side impact test would likely cause driver related rib fractures and/or internal organ injuries. The IIHS tests were conducted on models built after May 2007, these models had modifications to improve side impact safety.

The rear side of BMW E60

2007–2010 BMW M5 (E60) sedan (Australia)

2007–2010 BMW M5 (E60) sedan (Australia)

Alpina B5 (2005) engine bay

Alpina B5

In 2005 Alpina introduced B5 powered by supercharged 4.4 litre V8 [2] producing 500 hp (373 kW; 507 PS) and 700 N·m (520 lb·ft) of torque. It was available only with 6 speed ZF transmission. Top speed is 314 km/h (195 mph) and 0–100 km/h time is 4.7 seconds - same as E60 M5.

M5

BMW M5 was powered by brand new developed 5 litre V10 engine. Revving to 8250 rpm engine produced 507 hp at 7750 rpm and 520 Nm at 6100 rpm. 0–100 km/h time is 4.7 seconds while top speed is limited to 250 km/h.

Production

Units sold according to BMW's annual reports.