2010 BMW 5 Series Specifications

Specifications

2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010

Features

Engine Location :	Front
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Production Years for Series :	2003 - 2010
Price :	MSRP: $45,800-85,500 Invoice: $42,135-78,665
Weight :	3329 lbs \| 1510.009 kg

Performance

0-60 mph :	11.6 seconds.
Top Speed :	231 km/h \| 143.567 mph
Coefficient of Drag :	0.28

Engine & Transmission

Turbocharged Inline 4
Displacement :	1995 cc \| 121.7 cu in. \| 2.0 L.
Power :	177 BHP (130.272 KW) @ 4000 RPM
Torque :	258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1750 RPM
Bore :	90.0 mm \| 3.543 in.
Stroke :	84.0 mm \| 3.307 in.
Compression :	16.5:1
Common rail direct-injection

Transmission:
6 Manual , 6 Automatic Steptronic

Gear Ratios

1st Gear :	5.140
2nd Gear :	2.830
3rd Gear :	1.804
4th Gear :	1.257
5th Gear :	1.000
6th Gear :	0.831

Handling

Safety

NHTSA Crash-Test Results
2010 BMW 5 Series 4-DR w/SAB (except GT)
Frontal driver :
Frontal passenger :
Side driver :
Side rear passenger :
Rollover 2 Wheel Drive :
Rollover 4 Wheel Drive :

Recall

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	23V707000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2010-2012 1 Series Coupe, 1 Series Convertible, 3 Series Sedan, 3 Series Convertible, 2010-2011 3 Series Sportswagon, 3 Series Coupe, 5 Series Sedan, X3 xDrive 28i, X3 xDrive 30i, X5 xDrive30i, and Z4 sDrive30i vehicles. The aluminum bolts that secure the housing for the variable camshaft timing adjustment (VANOS) unit can loosen over time and possibly break.
Consequence	Loose or broken VANOS unit bolts can result in an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy	Dealers will replace the four VANOS bolts, free of charge. Interim letters notifying owners of the safety risk are expected to be mailed December 18, 2023. Second letters will be mailed once the remedy is available. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Manufacturer	BMW of North America, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	22V119000
Summary	BMW of North America, LLC (BMW) is recalling certain 2008-2013 1 Series Coupe (128i); 2007-2013 3 Series Coupe (328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive); 2007-2010 X3 SAV (X3 3.0si, X3 xDrive30i); 2008-2013 1 Series Convertible (128i); 2006-2011 3 Series Sedan (325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 328i xDrive, 330i, 330xi); 2006-2012 3 Series Wagon (328i, 328i xDrive); 2007-2013 3 Series Convertible (328i); 2006-2010 5 Series Sedan (525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi); 2006-2007 5 Series Wagon (530xi); 2007-2010 X5 SAV (X5 3.0si, X5 xDrive30i); 2006-2008 Z4 Coupe (Z4 3.0si); and 2006-2011 Z4 Roadster (Z4 3.0i, Z4 3.0si, Z4 sDrive30i) vehicles. The heater for the positive crankcase ventilation (PCV) valve may short circuit.
Consequence	An electrical short can cause the PCV valve heater to overheat, increasing the risk of a fire while driving or, soon after driving when parked.
Remedy	This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Dealers will install an electrical wiring harness with fuse protection for the PCV Valve heater in potentially affected vehicles, free of charge. This recall supersedes and expands previous NHTSA recalls 17V-683 and 19V-273. Vehicles previously repaired under the prior recalls will need to come back for the new recall remedy. The remedy is currently being developed. Interim owner notification letters informing owners of the safety risk were mailed on April 1, 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on July 22, 2022. Owners may contact BMW customer service at 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Component	SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:POWER ASSIST:VACUUM
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V446000
Summary	BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, 6-SERIES, AND MODEL YEAR 2002-2008 7-SERIES VEHICLES. A CHECK VALVE OF THE BRAKE VACUUM PUMP MAY LEAK A SMALL AMOUNT OF LUBRICATING OIL. OVER TIME THIS COULD RESULT IN CONTAMINATION OF THE BRAKE BOOSTER.
Consequence	POWER ASSIST BRAKING PERFORMANCE COULD BE ADVERSELY AFFECTED. IN EXTREME CASES THERE COULD BE A COMPLETE LOSS OF POWER ASSIST BRAKING. AN UNEXPECTED REDUCTION OR LOSS IN POWER BRAKING ASSIST MAY INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 24, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20030601
NHTSA Campaign ID	12V126000
Summary	BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 5-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2004-2010 6-SERIES, MODEL YEAR 2006-2010 M5, AND MODEL YEAR 2007-2010 M6 VEHICLES. THE INSULATED BULKHEAD CONNECTOR FOR THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE MAY HAVE BEEN INCORRECTLY ATTACHED TO THE TRUNK FLOOR PANEL, WHICH CAN LEAD TO A LOOSENING OF THE BOLT CONNECTION. AS IT LOOSENS, AN INCREASE IN ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE AT THIS CABLE CONNECTION IS POSSIBLE AND COULD CAUSE THE CABLE CONNECTION TO OVERHEAT.
Consequence	OVERHEATING COULD LEAD TO A FIRE, EVEN WHILE THE VEHICLE IS NOT IN USE. AS A PRECAUTION, OWNERS ARE ADVISED TO PARK OUTSIDE UNTIL THE REMEDY HAS BEEN MADE.
Remedy	BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND SECURE THE BATTERY BOLT CABLE CONNECTION AS NECESSARY, FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 30, 2012. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW CUSTOMER RELATIONS AND SERVICES AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
Manufacturer	BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC
Mfr Report Date	20100112
NHTSA Campaign ID	10V331000
Summary	BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN 2010 AND 2011 5-SERIES AND 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO PASSENGER VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 12 THROUGH JULY 1, 2010. THE VEHICLE'S FUEL LEVEL SENSOR WITHIN THE FUEL TANK CAN BECOME WEDGED AGAINST THE TANK.
Consequence	IF THIS OCCURS, THE FUEL GAUGE IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER WOULD DISPLAY A LARGER AMOUNT OF FUEL THAN WAS ACTUALLY IN THE TANK. AS A RESULT, IF THE TANK BECAME EMPTY, THE VEHICLE COULD STALL INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy	BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 18, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT BMW AT 1-800-525-7417.
Notes	OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated June 2024

2010 Averages

Avg. Home :	$184,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$2.74
Avg. Stamp :	$0
Total Car Production :	7,743,093

For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.

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Q: How fast is the 2010 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series has a top speed of 231 km/h.

Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2010 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series has a wheelbase size of 113.70 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 2010 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series has a length of 190.59 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 2010 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series has a width of 72.68 inches.

Q: What is the 2010 BMW 5 Series's towing capacity?A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series has a towing capaicty of 1800.00 lbs.

Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2010 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series was a Sedan.

Q: How much did the 2010 BMW 5 Series cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series had an MSRP of $45,800 - $$85,500 (USD).

Q: What engine did the 2010 BMW 5 Series have? A: The engine powering the 2010 BMW 5 Series was a Turbocharged Inline 4 (1995 cc | 121.7 cu in. | 2.0 L.) with 177 BHP (130.272 KW) @ 4000 RPM and 258 Ft-Lbs (350 NM) @ 1750 RPM.

Q: What transmissions did the 2010 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 2010 BMW 5 Series had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 6 speed Automatic Steptronic.