BMW 535i (E60)

BMW 5 series 2007 3.0 petrol description

Sedan BMW 535i has been produced from January, 2007 to December, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 306 horsepower on 5800 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1400 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and BiTurbo turbine. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 220 000 and 370 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 535i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
The maximum speed of this car is 241 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 535i fuel consumption is 10.8 litres per 100km (9.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 13.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 640 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 760 kilometers on highway.

BMW 5 series 2007

BMW 535i technical data

Model: BMW 535i
Body style: Sedan
Production period: 2007. January ... 2010. December 
Engine: 2979 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 306 HP ON 5800 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1400 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 241 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: no data
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 10.8 (combined) 13.8 (urban) 9.0 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.85m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.4 meters
Trunk capacity: 520 litres
Gross weight: 2210 kg

BMW 535i engine N54B30 O0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 220,000 to 370,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2979 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 89.6 mm
Compression ratio 10.2 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 535i oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Power 306 HP ON 5800 RPM
Torque 400 NM ON 1400 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2009 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW X6 BMW Z4

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 5 series sedan [2007 - 2010] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 520i

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 170 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Mar 2007 — Sep 2007

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 163 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Mar 2007 — Sep 2007 2.0 Diesel 163 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Sep 2007 — Jan 2010 2.0 Diesel 177 HP 5.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.2 Petrol 170 HP 6.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Sep 2007 — Jan 2010

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.2 Petrol 170 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 523i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Petrol 190 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 523i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Petrol 190 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Petrol 218 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Diesel 197 HP 6.2 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 2.5 Diesel 197 HP 6.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Jan 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525 xDrive 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 525 xDrive 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 528i 3.0 Petrol 230 HP 10.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 528i 3.0 Petrol 230 HP 10.3 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 528i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 230 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 530i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 7.5 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.2 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Petrol 272 HP 8.1 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 535i 3.0 Petrol 300 HP 10.8 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 535i 3.0 Petrol 300 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 535i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 300 HP 11.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 535i 4x4 3.0 Petrol 300 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 525d 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 7.9 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.9 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 525d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 197 HP 6.9 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 530d Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 235 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 235 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530xd 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 235 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) All wheel
BMW 530xd 4x4 Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 3.0 Diesel 235 HP 6.6 l/100km Automatic (6) All wheel
BMW 535d Mar 2007 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull diesel version (286 HP)

3.0 Diesel 286 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 10.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010 4.0 Petrol 306 HP 9.7 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 550i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 11.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 550i Mar 2007 — Jan 2010

Most powerfull petrol version (367 HP)

4.8 Petrol 367 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (6) Rear wheel
BMW 5 series 2007 reviews
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