Fun yes but is the 5-Series practical? If you're in the premium car market, its seating for five, large trunk (or larger wagon), useful features, excellent reliability, best-in-class active and passive safety features, plus superb resale value make it as practical as cars come.
- Price Range (MSRP):$55,200 - $106,725
- Body Type: 4-door sedan, 5-door wagon
- Layout: Front engine, RWD
- Base Engine: 184-hp, 175 lb-ft, 2.5-L, 24-valve, DOHC I-6
- Opt Engine: 225-hp, 214 lb-ft, 3.0-L, 24-valve, DOHC I-6
- Opt Engine: 290-hp, 324 lb-ft, 4.4-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Opt Engine: 394-hp, 368 lb-ft, 5.0-L, 32-valve, DOHC V8
- Transmission: 5-spd auto with manual mode (opt 6-spd man)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Cap (trunk/wagon): 312 / 935(11 / 33 cu ft)
- Curb Weight: 1,565 kg (3,450 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 11.5 / 7.4 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors:Acura 3.2 TL, Audi A6/S6, Cadillac CTS/Seville, Chrysler 300M, Infiniti I35, Jaguar S-Type, Lexus GS, Lincoln LS, Mazda Millenia, Mercedes-Benz E Class, Volvo S60
- Web Site: www.bmw.ca
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