Specs and Features

2008 BMW 5 Series Specs, Features & Options

Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2008 BMW 5 Series lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.

More About the 2008 BMW 5

Series

Sedan

Wagon

	Save 1 of 5 5 Series 535i Sedan 4D	Save 2 of 5 5 Series 528i Sedan 4D	Save 3 of 5 5 Series 535xi Sedan 4D	Save 4 of 5 5 Series 528xi Sedan 4D	Save 5 of 5 5 Series 550i Sedan 4D
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Fair Market Price	$4,902	$5,223	$5,240	$5,622	$5,673
Fuel Economy	City 17/Hwy 26/Comb 20 MPG	City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG	City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG	City 17/Hwy 25/Comb 20 MPG	City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG
Fuel Type	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas	Gas
Horsepower	300 @ 5800 RPM	230 @ 6500 RPM	300 @ 5800 RPM	230 @ 6500 RPM	360 @ 6300 RPM
Engine	6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L	6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter	6-Cyl, Twin Turbo, 3.0L	6-Cyl, 3.0 Liter	V8, 4.8 Liter
Cargo Volume	14.00 cu ft	14.00 cu ft	14.00 cu ft	14.00 cu ft	14.00 cu ft
Cylinders	6	6	6	6	8
Torque	300 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	300 lb-ft	200 lb-ft	360 lb-ft
0 - 60	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A	5.4 seconds
Curb Weight	3,704 pounds	3,505 pounds	3,946 pounds	3,770 pounds	3,946 pounds

Emergency & Security Services	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Seat Anchors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Child Door Locks	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Night Vision System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Traction Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Navigation System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Voice Recognition System	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Hands Free Phone	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

iPod Connector	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Premium Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Satellite Radio	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional

Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Not Available
Remote Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Heated Steering Wheel	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Integrated Garage Door Opener	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard

Torque	300 @ 5800 RPM	200 @ 6500 RPM	300 @ 5800 RPM	200 @ 6500 RPM	360 @ 6300 RPM
0 to 60	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	5.4 seconds
Top Speed	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	Not Available	150 mph

Leather Seats	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Standard
Folding Rear Seat	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional	Optional
Dual Power Front Seats	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Driver's Seat	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Outlet	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Windows	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Controls	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Cup Holder Count	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Adaptive Headlights	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard
Alloy Wheels	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Fog Lights	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Power Liftgate/Trunk Release	Not Available	Standard	Not Available	Standard	Standard
Power Folding Exterior Mirrors	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard

Alarm System

Standard

Drivetrain	RWD	RWD	AWD	AWD	RWD
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available	Standard	Standard	Not Available
Recommended Fuel	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium	Premium
Stability Control	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard	Standard
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic

Curb Weight	3704 pounds	3505 pounds	3946 pounds	3770 pounds	3946 pounds
Fuel Capacity	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons	18.5 gallons
Front Head Room	39.1 inches	Not Available	39.1 inches	Not Available	Not Available
Front Leg Room	41.5 inches	Not Available	41.5 inches	Not Available	Not Available
Overall Length	191.1 inches	191.1 inches	191.1 inches	191.1 inches	191.1 inches
Front Shoulder Room	57.3 inches	Not Available	57.3 inches	Not Available	Not Available
Wheel Base	113.7 inches	113.7 inches	113.7 inches	113.7 inches	113.7 inches
Width with mirrors	72.7 inches	72.7 inches	72.7 inches	72.7 inches	72.7 inches

FAQs

Is the 2008 BMW 5 Series a powerful car?

It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2008 5 Series ranges in power from the 528i Sedan 4D with 230 horsepower to the 550i Sedan 4D with 360 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds.

How fast is the 2008 BMW 5 Series?

The 2008 5 Series ranges in power from the 528i Sedan 4D with 230 horsepower to the 550i Sedan 4D with 360 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 5.4 seconds.

What are the levels of BMW 5 Seriess?

The 2008 BMW 5 Series comes in 5 different trims, ranging from the 535i Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $4,902.00 to the 550i Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $5,673.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2008 5 Series specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2008 BMW 5 Series specs page.

What features does the BMW 5 Series 2008 have?

2008 BMW 5 Series features include AM/FM Radio, Child Door Locks, and Child Seat Anchors.