Especificaciones y análisis del BMW Serie 5
Power
272HP
Torque
320Nm
Consumption
8.4l/100
Emissions
198g/km
0-100 km/h
6.6s
Top Speed
250km/h
Weight
1710kg
Price
54,600€
Technical summary
Gasolina
Manual 6v
AWD
5 / 4 doors
520 L
70 L
200 kW
Current
Technical specifications
Engine
Capacities
Detailed analysis of the BMW 530i xDrive · 272 CV (2008-2010)
General description
The E60 generation BMW 5 Series is a car that leaves no one indifferent, and in its 2008 530i xDrive version, it represents the culmination of an era. It is the perfect symbiosis between the elegance of an executive sedan and the soul of a sports car, seasoned with the unwavering security of all-wheel drive. A car to enjoy every kilometer, regardless of the weather.
Driving experience
Getting behind the wheel is a visceral experience. The inline-six engine sings an addictive mechanical melody as it pushes with 272 horsepower of pure, naturally aspirated power. The six-speed manual transmission connects you directly to the machine, and the xDrive traction provides extraordinary poise and confidence in corners, allowing you to squeeze its superb chassis. Accelerating from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.6 seconds feels like a forceful and refined thrust, a demonstration of German engineering at its finest.
Design and aesthetics
Loved and hated in equal measure, Chris Bangle's design for the E60 broke the mold. Its fluid surfaces and headlights with the iconic 'angel eyes' created an athletic and avant-garde silhouette that, over time, has acquired a cult status. It's not just a car; it's a moving sculpture that marked a before and after in BMW's history, an act of bravery that is appreciated today more than ever.
Technology and features
For its time, the 530i xDrive was a technological showcase. The iDrive system centralized vehicle control in an unprecedented way, while under the hood, the direct-injection engine with an aluminum-magnesium block was a work of art. The xDrive all-wheel drive, capable of intelligently distributing torque, and a suspension tuned for comfort without sacrificing dynamics, placed it at the forefront of its segment.
Competition
In the pantheon of German sedans, its rivals were titans. It directly faced the Audi A6 with its legendary quattro all-wheel drive, which offered a similar approach to safety and performance, and the Mercedes-Benz E-Class 4MATIC, which has always been the benchmark for comfort and luxury. The battle was fierce, but the BMW always stood out for offering the purest and most exciting connection between the driver and the road.
Conclusion
The BMW 530i xDrive E60 is much more than a premium sedan. It is a memory of a golden age of naturally aspirated engines, an ode to analog and passionate driving. It is a car for purists who value the perfect balance between performance, safety, and a design with an overwhelming personality. A future classic that makes you feel alive every time you drive it.