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

2wd
Manual
Petrol
4dr
Power (bhp)193 bhp
Acceleration 0-60 mph7.3 secs
Miles per tank446 miles
Insurance group get an insurance quote? 34
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?

Insurance group34
Annual road tax£345
Price when new£33,840
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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
Weight-
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height-
Wheelbase-
Turning Circle-
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Performance

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

Power193 bhp
Top Speed147 mph
0-60 mph7.3 secs
Torque280 Nm
CO2 Emissions228 g/km
Euro Emissions Standard
3

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Miles Per Tank446 miles
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Equipment list & trim options

Sport Basic equipment
Sport Standard Equipment
  • ABS
  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm
  • Alloy wheels
  • Audio remote
  • Body coloured bumpers
  • Cloth seat trim
  • Driver`s airbag
  • Electric mirrors
  • Front electric windows
  • Front fog lights
  • Heated mirrors
  • Height adjustable drivers seat
  • PAS
  • Passenger`s airbag
  • Rear electric windows
  • Remote locking
  • Service indicator
  • Side airbags
  • Sports seats
  • Traction control
Sport Optional Equipment
  • Central locking
  • Cruise control
  • Electric driver`s seat
  • Electric passenger`s seat
  • Electric sunroof
  • Full size spare wheel
  • Headlight washers
  • Leather seat trim
  • Metallic Paint
  • Parking sensors
  • Partial leather seat trim
  • Steering wheel rake adjustment
  • Steering wheel reach adjustment
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Engine

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

Engine Size2793cc
Cylinders6
Valves24
Fuel TypePetrol
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 Weight2000kg

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