2007 BMW 5 Series

The 2007BWM 5 Series is BMW's luxury mid-sized sedan series of vehicles. The 5 series is comprised of three vehicles, the 525, 530 and 550. The 525 is at the lower end of the price spectrum of the three vehicles available in the 5 Series. The vehicle was made slightly larger with the 2004 model. There have been new options added for 2007 to things like the sound system and the safety options.

Introducing the 2007 BMW 5 Series

BMW introduced the 5 series of cars as they are known today in 2004. There are now three models available in the 5 series. The 525 has a 215-hp engine. The 530 comes with a six-cylinder engine that is more powerful. The 550 has the most powerful engine with a V8 version. The 5 Series is a sedan, larger than the more sporty roadsters that BMW is sometimes know for. The 5 Series, all models, can seat up to 5 people comfortably. There are some new additions to options available in 2007.

What's new in 2007?

The 2007 BMW 5 Series has added an auxiliary audio input. There is also a new tire pressure monitoring system that replaces the flat tire warning in previous incarnations. The 2007 5 Series has an HD radio which improves the sound quality and offers more channels on the AM and FM bands. BMW Night Vision has been added as an option for the 5 Series. Real-time traffic information is also available with the navigation system.

Price Range and Gas Mileage

The 2007 BMW 5 Series is priced between $43,500 for the 525 version. The most expensive version is the 550 and it has a price of $58,500.

The 2007 BMW 5 Series gets 16 - 17 miles per gallon when it is driven in city streets in an urban environment. When the 5 Series hits the highway, the gas mileage increases to 22 - 25 miles per gallon.

The Engines Available.

The 2007 BMW 5 series has three engines, depending on which version of the 5 Series you want to buy. The 525 comes with a 215-hp, 3.0-liter, V6 engine. The 530 comes with a 255-hp, 3.0-liter I6 engine. The 550, meanwhile, has the most powerful engine and it comes with a 360-hp, 4.8-liter V8 engine.

Vehicle Dimensions

The BMW 5 Series have basically all the same size, despite there being three different models. Their overall exterior length is 191.1 inches. Their overall width is listed as 72.7 inches. The 5 Series stand at a height of 57.8 inches tall. The passenger volume is 99 cubic feet. The interior cargo volume is 18.4 cubic feet.

Standard Options and Accessories

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
Front strut suspension 4 doors AM/FM/Satellite-capable radio w/ seek-scan ABS & driveline traction control
Front/rear anti-roll bar Express open/close glass sunroof Steering wheel mounted audio controls DSC stability control
Coil front/ rear springs Dual heated mirrors, dual remote power mirrors, passenger power remote w/ tilt down mirror Single dash-mounted CD player Side impact bars
Gas-pressurized front/ rear shocks Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors MP3 capability Fully automatic headlights w/ delay-off
Multi-link rear suspension Day-night rearview mirror Compatible remote CD Front fog/driving lights
Steering cooler Front bucket seats 10 speakers Illuminated entry
Rack & pinion steering Seating for 5 Radio theft deterrent 4-wheel ABS brakes
P255/50VR 17.0 BSW AS tires 8-way power driver seat Daytime runnings lights
8-way power adjustable passenger seat Passenger and drive airbags
Driver seat memory Passenger and drive side-impact airbags
Automatic dual zone front air conditioning Tube 1st and 2nd row overhead airbag
Rear HVAC w/ separate controls Occupancy sensor
Automatic air recirculation Front seatbelt pre-tensioners
Cruise control Ignition disable
Heated door locks Security system
5 12V DC power outlets Tracker system
Driver foot rest Panic alarm
Retained accessory power
In-dash clock
Exterior temperature readout
Heated front windshield jets
Rain detecting wipers
Speed-sensing wipers

Models and Trims

The 2007 BMW 5 Series has three models available. The most popular ones are:

525: 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan xi: MSRP: $45,700

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
215-hp, 3.0-liter I6 engine Auto-dimming heated folded side view door mirrors (optional) AM/FM/DAB w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Delay-off projector beam high intensity Bi-xenon low/high beam headlamps (optional)
Transmission electronic control (optional) Residual heat recirculation SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Auto-leveling headlights (optional)
Full-time XDrive four wheel drive Voice-activated air conditioning Glove box remote 6 disc CD (optional) Directionally adaptive headlights (optional)
P245/45WR 17.0 BSW run flat performance tires (optional) 2 passenger and drive memory settings (optional) Weather band radio Headlight washer (optional)
Servotronic speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack & pinion steering Cruise control w/ distance pacing (optional) Amplifier (optional) Night vision (optional)
Passive entry (optional) Graphic equalizer (optional) Head-up display (optional)
Heated steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Digital signal processor (optional) Front/rear parking sensors (optional)
Sport steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Voice activated radio (optional) Rear side-impact air bag (optional)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (optional) 10 speakers Front/rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (optional)
Emergency communication system (optional) 13 harman/kardon speakers (optional) Anti-whiplash head restraints (optional)
Navigation system w/ voice activation (optional) 1 1st row LCD monitor
Passenger and drive heated seat cushions (optional)
Passenger and driver heated seatbacks (optional)
14-way passenger and drive seat adjustments (optional)
Power passenger and driver thigh support (optional)
Power passenger and drive articulating backrest (optional)

530: 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan xi: MSRP: $49,700

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
255-hp, 3.0-liter I6 engine Auto-dimming heated folded side view door mirrors (optional) AM/FM/DAB w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Delay-off projector beam intensity Bi-xenon highlow/high beam headlamps
Transmission electronic control (optional) Residual heat recirculation SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Auto-leveling headlights
Full-time XDrive four wheel drive Voice-activated air conditioning Glove box 6 disc remote CD (optional) Directionally adaptive headlights
P245/45WR 18.0 BSW run flat performance tires (optional) 2 passenger and driver memory settings (optional) Weather band radio Headlight washer (optional)
Servotronic speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack & pinion steering Cruise control w/ distance pacing (optional) Amplifier (optional) Night vision (optional)
Passive entry (optional) Graphic equalizer (optional) Head-up display (optional)
Heated steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Digital signal processor (optional) Front/rear parking sensors (optional)
Sport steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Voice-activated radio (optional) Rear side-impact air bag (optional)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (optional) 10 speakers Front/ rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (optional)
Emergency communication system (optional) 13 harman/kardon speakers (optional) Anti-whiplash head restraints (optional)
Voice-activated navigation system (optional) 1 1st row LCD monitor
Passenger and driver heated seat cushions (optional)
Passenger and driver heated seatbacks (optional)
14-way passenger and driver seat adjustments (optional)
Power passenger and drive thigh support (optional)
Power passenger and driver articulating backrest (optional)
Garage door transmitter (optional)
Power passenger and driver side bolster support (optional)

550: 4dr All-wheel Drive Sedan i: MSRP: $58,500

Suspension and Drive Train Convenience Features Entertainment Features Safety Features
360-hp, 4.8-liter V8 engine Auto-dimming heated folded side view door mirrors AM/FM/DAB w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Delay-off projector beam High intensity Bi-xenon low/high beam headlamps
Transmission electronic control (optional) Residual heat recirculation SIRIUS AM/FM/Satellite w/ seek-scan and single in-dash CD player (optional) Auto-leveling headlights
Full-time XDrive four wheel drive Voice-activated air conditioning w/ steering wheel mounted controls Glove box remote 6 disc CD (optional) Directionally adaptive headlights
P275/35ZR 18.0 BSW run flat performance rear tires (optional) 2 passenger and drive memory settings (optional) Weather band radio Headlight washer (optional)
Servotronic speed-sensing hydraulic power-assist rack & pinion steering Cruise control w/ distance pacing (optional) Amplifier (optional) Night vision (optional)
Independent front strut suspension with active anti-roll bar (optional) Passive entry (optional) Graphic equalizer (optional) Head-up display (optional)
Independent rear multi-link suspension with active anti-roll bar (optional) Heated steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Digital signal processor (optional) Front/rear parking sensors (optional)
P245/40ZR 18.0 BSW run flat performance tires (optional) Sport steering wheel w/ power tilting, power telescoping and auto tilt-away (optional) Voice-activated radio (optional) Rear side-impact air bag (optional)
Auto-dimming rearview mirror (optional) 10 speakers Front/ rear seatbelt pre-tensioners (optional)
Emergency communication system (optional) 13 harman/kardon speakers (optional) Anti-whiplash head restraints (optional)
Voice-activated navigation system (optional) 1 1st row LCD monitor
Passenger and driver heated seat cushions (optional)
Passenger and drive heated seatbacks (optional)
14-way passenger and driver seat adjustments (optional)
Power passenger and driver thigh support (optional)
Power passenger and drive articulating backrest (optional)
Garage door transmitter (optional)
Power passenger and driver side bolster support (optional)

Similar Models

The 2007 BMW 5 Series is a 4 door luxury sedan. It seats up to 5 people. It is similar in make, style and options to following:

  • Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Cadillac STS
  • Jaguar XJ
  • Lexus LS 460
  • Audi A6

Sources

The BMW 5 Series article displayed above was written with a number of car websites as resources. These sites provide details about prices and options and models. The sites used to create this article were: Cars.com, www.cars.com, Edmunds, www.edmunds.com, Yahoo Autos, autos.yahoo.com, Consumer Guide Auto, consumerguideauto.howstuffworks.com and BMW's corporate website, www.bmwusa.com.

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