BMW 528i Touring (Touring F10)

BMW 5 series 2010 3.0 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 528i Touring has been produced from January, 2010 to January, 2013. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 258 horsepower on 6600 rpm and torque 310 Nm (Newton metres) on 2600 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, it has no 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. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system,  ...  This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 528i Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 528i Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 6.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 247 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 528i Touring fuel consumption is 8 litres per 100km (12.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 10.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.4 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 860 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1080 kilometers on highway.

BMW 5 series safety

During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 95 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 83 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got 78 points from 100.
BMW 5 series safety equipment has been rated as outstanding - 100 percents from 100.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 528i Touring AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 3 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
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BMW 5 series 2010

BMW 528i Touring technical data

Model: BMW 528i Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2010. January ... 2013. January 
Engine: 2996 cm3 Petrol, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: 188 g/km
Power: 258 HP ON 6600 RPM Torque: 310 NM ON 2600 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (6 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 247 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 6.9 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.0 (combined) 10.8 (urban) 6.4 (highway)
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.91m (length) 1.86m (width) 1.46m (height)
Turning diameter: 11.9 meters
Ground clearance: 141 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 560 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1670 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2375 kg

BMW 528i Touring engine N53B30 OL

Engine reliability and common problems:

Relatively reliable engine. Most of the problems are related to the fuel injection system, spark plugs and coils, and the Vanos phase control system. Problems with the high-pressure fuel pump were common in early model years. In all other respects, the engine is considered to be of fair quality and 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 2996 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 85 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 mm
Compression ratio 12 : 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.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 120,000 km (recommended)

Sometimes manufacturers do not specify timing chain replacement intervals and design chains for engine life. However, once the recommended change interval has been reached, it is recommended to periodically check the condition of the chain and to change the chain if excessive stretching is detected or if unusual noises from the engine or other symptoms occur.

Fuel system Injection
BMW 528i Touring oil type 5W-30
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 9 litres (9.5 quarts)
Power 258 - 272 HP ON 6600 RPM
Torque 310 - 320 NM ON 2600 RPM
Start of production (year) 2006
Duration of production 7 years
Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija BMW 6 sērija

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 estate car [2010 - 2013] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 520i Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 528i Touring Jan 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 7.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 528i Touring Jan 2011 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 245 HP 6.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 528i 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Petrol 245 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 520d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 184 HP 5.1 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 520d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 184 HP 5.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 2.0 Diesel 218 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 525d xDrive 4x4 Jan 2011 — Jan 2013 2.0 Diesel 218 HP 5.4 l/100km Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 523i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 204 HP 7.9 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 523i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 204 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 528i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 528i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 258 HP 7.8 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 3.0 Petrol 272 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 3.0 Petrol 272 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 8.6 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 535i Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Petrol 306 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 535i 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 3.0 Petrol 306 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 525d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 6.3 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 525d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 204 HP 6.2 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 245 HP 6.4 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 245 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 530d Jan 2011 — Dec 2013 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 530d xDrive Touring 4x4 Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 258 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 535d Touring Jan 2010 — Jan 2013 3.0 Diesel 300 HP 6.3 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 535d Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (313 HP)

3.0 Diesel 313 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
BMW 535d 4x4 Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most powerfull diesel version (313 HP)

3.0 Diesel 313 HP - Automatic (8) All wheel
BMW 550i Jan 2011 — Dec 2013

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.1 seconds

4.4 Petrol 408 HP 10.7 l/100km Automatic (8) Rear wheel
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