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Variants
35 TDI DCT
40 TDI DCT
40 TDI quattro DCT
45 TDI quattro AT
45 TFSI DCT
45 TFSI quattro DCT
45 TFSI ultra DCT
45 TFSI ultra quattro DCT
50 TDI quattro AT
50 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI e quattro DCT
55 TFSI quattro DCT
520d Mild Hybrid
520d Mild Hybrid AT
520d Mild Hybrid xDrive AT
520d AT
520d xDrive AT
520i AT
525d AT
530d AT
530d xDrive AT
530i AT
530i xDrive AT
540d xDrive AT
540i xDrive AT
M550d xDrive AT

Capacity

Cargo Capacity
455 L / 16.1 cu-ft ~ 1590 L / 56.2 cu-ft
570 L / 20.1 cu-ft ~ 1700 L / 60.0 cu-ft
Coolant Capacity
11.0 L / 11.6 qt
Engine Oil Capacity
7.5 L / 7.9 qt
Fuel Capacity
82.0 L / 21.7 gal
Passengers
5
5
5
Payload
490 kg / 1080 lbs

Chassis

Brakes | Front
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Ventilated discs
Brakes | Rear
Ventilated discs
Power Steering
Hydraulic Steering
Electric Steering
Electric Steering
Suspension | Front
Multi-link
Multi-link
Double-wishbone
Suspension | Rear
Double-wishbone
Multi-link
Multi-link
Tire Size
255/40 R18
Turning Circle
11.4 m / 37.4 ft
12.1 m / 39.7 ft

Construction

Body Style
5-door Station Wagon

Dimensions

Ground Clearance
140 mm / 5.5 in
Size | Height
1390 mm / 54.7 in
Size | Length
4852 mm / 191.0 in
4939 mm / 194.4 in
Size | Width
1850 mm / 72.8 in
1886 mm / 74.3 in | 2110 mm / 83.1 in (mirror unfolded)
Track Width | Front
1578.0 mm / 62.1 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
1605.0 mm / 63.2 in
Track Width | Rear
1587.0 mm / 62.5 in
1617.0 mm / 63.7 in
1630.0 mm / 64.2 in
Weight
1865.0 kg / 4111.6 lbs
Wheel Size
8.5J X 18
Wheelbase
2759 mm / 108.6 in
2924 mm / 115.1 in
2975 mm / 117.1 in

Performance

Acceleration | 0 - 100 km/h
4.9 sec
Acceleration | 0 - 60 mph
4.7 sec
CO2 Emission
350 g/km
Coefficient Of Drag
0.35
Fuel Economy
14.6 L/100km / 16.1 MPG (combined) | 21.8 L/100km / 10.8 MPG (urban) | 10.4 L/100km / 22.6 MPG (highway)
Top Speed
250.0 km/h / 155.3 mph

Powertrain

Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine (longitudinal), All-wheel drive
Emission Standard
Euro 3
Engine
BCY
Engine | Bore
84.5 mm / 3.3 in
Engine | Compression Ratio
9.3:1
Engine | Displacement
4.2 L / 254.6 cu-in / 4172.0 cc
Engine | Power
450.0 hp / 335.6 kW @ 5700-6400 rpm
Engine | Specific Output
107.9 hp/L / 1.8 hp/cu-in
Engine | Stroke
93.0 mm / 3.7 in
Engine | Torque
560 Nm / 413.0 lb-ft @ 1950-5600 rpm
Engine | Type
Bi-turbocharged multi-port injected petrol V8 DOHC engine with 5 values per cylinder
Transmission | Gears
5-speed
Transmission | Type
Automatic Tiptronic

Production

Availability
2002 ~ 2006
Debut
2018 Geneva Motor Show
Made In
Germany

Reviews

Neofiliac score
80%
74%
80%
Pros
  • Exceptional mix of elegance and sportiness
  • Wonderful bi-turbo V8 engine
  • The original super wagon
  • Superb styling
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • Low fuel consumption
  • Good towing capacity
  • Double-wishbone + multi-link suspension setup
  • Good 0.27 drag coefficient
  • New range of much-improved engines
  • Modern styling
Cons
  • Very high fuel consumption
  • Unreliable auto gearbox
  • Engine downsizing
  • Manual in limited availability
  • Better engines limited to AWD

Price

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