These are standard specifications for the 2011 BMW 5 Series, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
6 Manual , 8 Automatic Steptronic
Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023
For additional safety information and testing procedures, please visit the NHTSA website.
Features
| Engine Location : | Front |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel (standard), AWD |
| Production Years for Series : | 2011 - |
| Price : | MSRP: $44,550-62,000 Invoice: $40,985-57,045 |
| Weight : | 3583 lbs | 1625.221 kg |
| MPG City : | 22 |
| MPG Highway : | 32 |
| Combined MPG : | 25.00 |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 7.9 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 238 km/h | 147.917 mph |
| Coefficient of Drag : | 0.28 |
Engine & Transmission
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 204 HP (150.144 KW) @ 6100 RPM |
| Torque : | 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1500 RPM |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
| Direct Fuel Injection | |
| Straight 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 258 HP (189.888 KW) @ 6600 RPM |
| Torque : | 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 2600 RPM |
| Bore : | 88.0 mm | 3.465 in. |
| Stroke : | 85.0 mm | 3.346 in. |
| Compression : | 10.7:1 |
| Valvetrain : | 24 (4 valves per cylinder) |
6 Manual , 8 Automatic Steptronic
Gear Ratios
| 1st Gear : | 4.323 |
| 2nd Gear : | 2.456 |
| 3rd Gear : | 1.659 |
| 4th Gear : | 1.230 |
| 5th Gear : | 1.000 |
| 6th Gear : | 0.848 |
Handling
Safety
| NHTSA Crash-Test Results | |
|---|---|
| 2011 BMW 5 Series RWD | |
| Frontal driver : |  |
| Frontal passenger : | |
| Side driver : |  |
| Side rear passenger : | |
| Rollover 2 Wheel Drive : | |
Recall
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, LLC |
| Mfr Report Date | 20110401 |
| NHTSA Campaign ID | 12V161000 |
| Summary | BMW IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 5-SERIES, 5-SERIES GRAN TURISMO, MODEL YEAR 2012 6-SERIES CONVERTIBLE, 7-SERIES, X5 SAV, AND X6 SAV VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 8- OR 12-CYLINDER, TURBOCHARGED, ENGINES BECAUSE THE CIRCUIT BOARD FOR THE ELECTRIC AUXILIARY WATER PUMP CAN OVERHEAT. |
| Consequence | THIS COULD LEAD TO A SMOLDERING OF THE PUMP OR AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT OR VEHICLE FIRE. |
| Remedy | BMW WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AUXILIARY WATER PUMP 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 | THIS RECALL IS AN EXPANSION OF SAFETY RECALL 11V521.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. |
Data updated January 2023
2011 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $40,925 |
| Avg. Home : | $262,260 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $3.48 |
| Total Car Production : | 8,661,535 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 2011 BMW 5 Series?
Q: How fast is the 2011 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has a top speed of 238 km/h. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 2011 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has a wheelbase size of 116.85 inches.Q: What is the length of the 2011 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has a length of 192.87 inches.Q: What is the width of the 2011 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has a width of 73.23 inches.Q: How much headroom does the 2011 BMW 5 Series have?A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has 40.50 inches of headroom.Q: How much legroom does the 2011 BMW 5 Series have?A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has legroom of 41.40 inches.Q: What is the 2011 BMW 5 Series's towing capacity?A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series has a towing capaicty of 610.00 lbs.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 2011 BMW 5 Series? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series was a Sedan.Q: How much did the 2011 BMW 5 Series cost when new? What was the MSRP? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series had an MSRP of $44,550 - $$62,000 (USD).Q: What engines did the 2011 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series had the following engine options: Straight 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 204 HP (150.144 KW) @ 6100 RPM and 199 Ft-Lbs (270 NM) @ 1500 RPM Straight 6 (2996 cc | 182.8 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 258 HP (189.888 KW) @ 6600 RPM and 228 Ft-Lbs (309 NM) @ 2600 RPM Q: What transmissions did the 2011 BMW 5 Series have? A: The 2011 BMW 5 Series had the following gearbox options: 6 speed Manual, 8 speed Automatic Steptronic.