2010 BMW 535
BMW's 5 Series is the automaker's next step up in size and price from BMW's best-selling 3 Series. The midlevel 535i is available as a sedan or wagon with a choice of RWD or AWD. The 5 Series competes with luxury sedans like the Audi A6, Lexus GS and Acura RL.
There are no significant changes for 2010. The 5 Series received a going-over for 2008, when it received minor exterior styling changes: Adaptive headlights that turn in the direction of the steering wheel, Xenon headlights, 17-inch alloy wheels with all-season tires, LED turn signals, Rain-sensing wipers
Over the past few model updates, the BMW 5 Series has received larger door pockets and increased storage capacity in the center console: Simulated/real leather, Power tilt/telescoping steering wheel, Auxiliary input for MP3 player, Push-button start
| Standard Specs and Dimensions |
| Engine type | I-6 |
| Engine displacement | 182 cu.in. |
| Engine horsepower | 300-hp @ 5,800 rpm |
| Engine torque | 300 @ 1400 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC |
| Valves | 24 |
| Engine bore x stroke | 3.3" x 3.5" |
| Compression ratio | 10.2 to 1 |
| Fuel tank capacity | 18.5 gal. |
| Fuel economy city | 17 mpg |
| Fuel economy highway | 26 mpg |
| Drag coefficient | .3 |
| Curb weight | 3,900 lbs. |
| Exterior | 191.1" x 72.7" x 58.3" |
| Wheelbase | 113.7" |
| Turning radius | 19.5' |
| Passenger volume | 99.1 cu.ft. |
| Interior cargo volume | 14.0 cu.ft. |
535i 4dr Rear-wheel Drive Sedan
| Engines |
| 300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | Available |
535i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan
| Engines |
| 300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | Available |
535i xDrive 4dr All-wheel Drive Sports Wagon
| Engines |
| 300-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium) | Standard |
| Transmissions |
| 6-speed manual w/OD | Standard |
| 6-speed automatic w/OD and auto-manual | Available |
