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Available new from: March 1996  -  September 1998

BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)
BMW 5-Series Saloon (96-03)
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Specs Overview

2wd
Manual
Diesel
4dr
Power (bhp)143 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph10.1 secs
Miles per tank569 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 29
Road tax£345 per year
Dimensions (mm)Length 4775mm X Width 1800mm
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Costs

What is the price to buy a used and new 5-Series Saloon 1996 and what is the overall running cost?

Fuel consumption
Pre-2017 test standard
Official fuel economy tests explained
An improved official test for car fuel economy was introduced in September 2017.
The new WLTP test gives figures closer to a car's "true mpg" than the pre-2017 NEDC test, which tended to overstate mpg compared to what real-world drivers would get.
When looking at mpg for two cars, always check the figures were measured under the same test system. Comparing one car's WLTP figure with another's NEDC figure will not tell you which has the better mpg.
37 mpg
Insurance group29
Annual road tax£345
Price when new£26,075
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Dimensions

What are the dimensions of 5-Series Saloon 1996 and its fuel capacity and the overall weight?

Fuel Capacity70 litres
Weight1555kg
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height1435mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Turning Circle-
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Performance

What is the BHP, top speed, torque, and CO2 emissions of 5-Series Saloon 1996?

Power143 bhp
Top Speed131 mph
0-60 mph10.1 secs
Torque280 Nm, 206 ft-lb
CO2 Emissions201 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
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Emissions data can vary over the lifespan of a version, typically due to manufacturer engine improvements.

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Miles Per Tank569 miles
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Engine

What is the Engine size, fuel type, transmission, and Gearbox of BMW 5-Series Saloon 1996?

Engine Size2498cc
Cylinders6
Valves12
Fuel TypeDiesel
TransmissionManual
Gearbox5 Speed
DrivetrainRear wheel drive
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Cabin & Luggage

What are the number of seats and doors in BMW 5-Series Saloon 1996 and its boot size?

Doors4
Seats5
Luggage Capacity460 litres
Unbraked Towing Weight750kg
Braked Towing Weight1900kg

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