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2008 BMW 5-Series 4dr Sdn 528xi AWD

Specs

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EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS

City 17/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/6-speed auto trans)
City 17/hwy 25 (3.0L engine/6-speed manual trans)

EXTERIOR

2-way pwr tilt/slide moonroof-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, sliding sunshade, open/close from exterior lock
Adaptive brake lights
Body-color pwr heated mirrors-inc: reverse gear activated passenger-side auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory
Chrome & matte-black side window trim
Daytime running lights
Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down, 2-position mirror memory
Front/rear body-color bumpers
Halogen automatic headlights
Halogen free-form fog lights
Heated driver door lock cylinder
Rain-sensing windshield wipers-inc: articulated passenger-side wiper arm, single-wipe control, heated washer jets

INTERIOR

10-way pwr front bucket seats-inc: pwr head restraints, 2-position driver seat memory
Adjustable front center armrest
Alarm system w/interior motion detector
Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: MP3 capability, (10) speakers w/(2) subwoofers, radio data system (RDS)
Auxiliary audio input in back of center console
Bluetooth wireless technology
BMW Ambiance Lighting
BMW Assist-inc: auto collision notification, SOS button, roadside assistance, (4) year subscription
Central locking system-inc: double-lock, selective unlock
Check control vehicle monitor system
Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key)
Courtesy lights w/fade in/fade out feature
Cruise control
Dark poplar wood trim
Dual front/rear cup holders
Dual front/rear reading lights
Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer w/variable warning segment
FM diversity antenna
Fold-up rear center armrest
Front/rear open door storage compartments
Fully finished trunk w/reversible mat
iDrive system w/on-board computer/controller
iDrive system-inc: on-board computer/controller, (6) programmable memory keys
LCD main & trip odometers
Leather-trimmed 2-level center console compartments w/climate-controlled lower compartment
Leather-wrapped pwr tilt/telescopic steering wheel-inc: auto tilt-up, audio controls, cruise controls, Bluetooth phone controls, 2-position memory
Leatherette seat trim
Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight
Prep for CD changer & Sirius satellite radio
Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk
Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, trunk
Pwr trunk release
Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping feature, close from exterior lock
Rear window defroster
Remote keyless entry w/multi-function remote-inc: interior light activation, remote trunk release, window down, moonroof open, alarm
Seatback storage compartments
TeleService activation
Tire pressure monitor
Tri-zone automatic climate control-inc: auto air recirculation, bi-directional solar sensor, heat-at-rest function, humidity control, activated-charcoal micro-filter ventilation
Vehicle & key memory

MECHANICAL

17" x 7.5" star spoke alloy wheels (style 138)
17" x 7.5" star spoke cast alloy wheels (style 138)
3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine-inc: double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing, Valvetronic
3.0L I6 engine w/Valvetronic
4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
4-wheel ventilated disc brakes
6-speed manual transmission w/OD
Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
Direct ignition system w/knock control
Drop-down tool kit in trunk
Dual exhaust system
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic brake control, hill descent control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, brake fade compensation, start-off assist, brake drying, brake standby, traction control
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic brake control, hill descent control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, traction control
Electronically controlled engine cooling
Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
Engine start/stop button
Front/rear aluminum subframes
Front/rear stabilizer bars
P225/50R17 all-season tires
P225/50VR17 all-season tires
Pwr water pump
Space saver compact spare tire
Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers
Vehicle-speed-sensitive Servotronic pwr steering-inc: variable assist, variable-ratio
Volume-controlled oil pump
xDrive all-wheel drive system w/variable torque split

SAFETY

4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
All-passenger automatic locking retractor (ALR)
Battery safety terminal
Daytime running lights
Dual front 2-stage smart airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual-threshold deployment sensors
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)-inc: dynamic brake control, hill descent control, electronic brake proportioning, cornering & braking stability enhancement, traction control
Front safety belts-inc: pretensioners, force limiters
Front side-impact airbags
Front/rear Head Protection System (AHPS II) curtain airbags
Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter)
Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
Interlocking door anchoring system
LATCH attachments for rear seats

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