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Short vin: WBAJE7C5KW
Make: BMW
Model: 5 Series
Engine: 3.0L Inline6 24 Valve Turbocharger Gas Premium Unleaded (required)
Cylinder: 6
Displacement: 2998
Configuration: inline
Fuel type: premium unleaded (recommended)
Horsepower: 335
Torque: 330
Total valves: 24
code: 6ITCG3.0
Compressor type: turbocharger
Gear: double overhead camshaft
Transmission: 8A
Equipment type: TRANSMISSION
Availability: STANDARD
AutomaticType: Shiftable automatic
Transmission type: AUTOMATIC
Number of speeds: 8
Driven wheels: all wheel drive
Num doors: 4
Manufacturer code: 195D
Primary body type: Car
Market: Luxury,Performance
Epa class: Midsize Cars
Vehicle size: Large
Vehicle type: Car
Vehicle style: Sedan
Price: 61250
Highway: 8.11
City: 11.76
Vehicle configuration based on decoding data from the VIN code
Package
Name: Convenience Package
Description: Power tailgate; Comfort Access keyless entry; Heated front seats; SiriusXM Satellite Radio with 1-year All Access Subscription
Name: Driving Assistance Plus Package
Description: Active Driving Assistant Plus (Active Cruise Control with Stop & Go, Active Lane Keeping Assistant with Side Collision Avoidance, Traffic Jam Assistant, Evasion Aid and Front Cross-traffic Alert)
Name: Lighting Package
Description: Icon adaptive full LED headlights, which include LED high- and low- beam adaptive headlights and LED Corona rings (lights that encircle each headlight); Automatic High Beams, which monitor oncoming vehicles and ambient light levels and turn the high beams on and off, based on those factors
Name: Luxury Seating Package
Description: Front ventilated seats; Multi-contour 20-way (14-way adjustments, plus 2-way headrests and 4-way lumbar support) front power seats; Front massaging seats
Name: Dynamic Handling Package
Description: Adaptive Drive, the combination of Active Roll Stabilization and Dynamic Damper Control.; Active Roll Stabilization functions with Dynamic Damper Control to vary suspension firmness, switching from a firm setting to reduce body lean when going through turns then changing to a softer setting to prevent road texture and bumps from being felt inside the car during straight line driving.; Dynamic Damper Control, which adjusts shock absorbers to driving conditions and road quality
Name: M Sport Package
Description: 19" x 8.0" M Double-Spoke (style 664M) alloy wheels with 245/40R19 run-flat all-season tires; Power tailgate (power opening/closing trunk lid with hands-free activation capability); Comfort Access keyless entry, which allows the user to unlock/lock and enter the car and start/stop the engine without using the key or key fob, as long as the user is near the car and is in possession of the key fob.; Heated front seats; Aluminum Rhombicle interior trim; LED fog lights; SiriusXM satellite radio with 1 year All Access subscription; M Sport suspension (M Sport suspension is deleted when M Sport Package is ordered in combination with Dynamic Handling Package); M steering wheel; Aerodynamic kit; Shadowline exterior window trim
Name: Parking Assistance Package
Description: Parking Assistant Plus, which, when engaged, surveys the size of available nearby parking spaces to determine which ones are of adequate size for the 5 Series. When a space of adequate size is found by Parking Assistant and selected by the driver, this feature will maneuver the car into that space.; Active Park Distance Control, which has sensors in the front and rear bumpers that trigger a series of beep tones that are audible to the vehicle's occupants. The beeping progressively becomes more rapid in correlation to how close either one of the bumpers is to nearby obstacles it is approaching. One constant audible tone replaces the beeps, once either of the bumpers gets to within 12 inches of an obstacle.; Surround View with 3D View which displays real time images of the view around the car onto the screen located in the center of the dashboard during parking maneuvers.
Name: Luxury Package
Description: SensaTec dashboard (stitched leatherette top surface of the dashboard); Chrome accents on the front bumper, kidney grille bars, rear bumper, window surround and exhaust tips
Name: Premium Package
Description: Parking Assistant Plus, which, when engaged, surveys the size of available nearby parking spaces to determine which ones are of adequate size for the 5 Series. When a space of adequate size is found by Parking Assistant and selected by the driver, this feature will maneuver the car into that space.; Head-up display; Wireless charging; Gesture control; Enhanced USB and Bluetooth; Active Park Distance Control, which has sensors in the front and rear bumpers that trigger a series of beep tones that are audible to the vehicle's occupants. The beeping progressively becomes more rapid in correlation to how close either one of the bumpers is to nearby obstacles it is approaching. One constant audible tone replaces the beeps, once either of the bumpers gets to within 12 inches of an obstacle.; Surround View with 3D View which displays real time images of the view around the car onto the screen located in the center of the dashboard during parking maneuvers.
Name: Executive Package
Description: Soft-close automatic doors (small electric motors pull a door into its fully closed position when that door is moved from open to ajar); Power rear sunshade and rear side window shades; Icon adaptive full LED headlights; Automatic high beams; Dynamic digital instrument cluster
Exterior
Name: 19" M Double-Spoke Wheels W/Mixed Performance Run-Flat Tires
Description: 19" x 8.0" front and 19" x 9.0" rear M Double-Spoke (style 664M) alloy wheels with 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear run-flat performance tires; Increased top speed limiter
Name: 19" M Double-Spoke Wheels W/All-Season Run-Flat Tires
Description: 19" x 8.0" M Double-Spoke (style 664M) alloy wheels with 245/40R19 run-flat all-season tires
Name: 18" Double-Spoke Wheels W/Non Run-Flat All-Season Tires
Description: 18" x 8.0" Double-Spoke (style 634) alloy wheels with 245/45R18 non-run-flat all-season tires
Name: 19" V-Spoke Wheels W/Mixed Performance Run-Flat Tires
Description: 19" x 8.0" front and 19" x 9.0" rear V-Spoke (style 635) alloy wheels with 245/40R19 front and 275/35R19 rear run-flat performance tires; Increased top speed limiter
Name: 19" V-Spoke Wheels W/All-Season Run-Flat Tires
Description: 19" x 8.0" V-Spoke (style 635) alloy wheels with 245/40R19 run-flat all-season tires
Name: 20" V-Spoke Wheels W/Performance Run-Flat Tires
Description: 20" x 8.0" front and 20" x 9.0" rear V-Spoke (style 759i) alloy wheels with 245/35R20 front and 275/30R20 rear run-flat performance tires; Increased top speed limiter
Name: Power Tailgate
Description: Power opening/closing trunk lid with hands-free activation capability
Mechanical
Name: Dynamic Damper Control
Description: Adaptive suspension that adjusts shock absorbers to driving conditions and road quality.
Name: M Sport Brakes
Description: Larger than standard equipment brake rotors; 4-piston fixed front calipers, painted blue with the "M" logo on them; 2-piston fixed rear calipers, also painted blue with the "M" logo on them
Name: Integral Active Steering
Description: Integral Active Steering includes variable ratio front steering and rear wheel steering that turns in coordination with the front steering. When the front wheels are steered into a turn at higher vehicle speeds, the rear wheels slightly pivot in same phase (same direction of the front wheels). This slight rear wheel steering enhances the car's high speed stability. The amount of rear wheel steer varies, based on the angle the front wheels are steered.
Name: Remote Control Parking
Description: When activated by the user of the Display Key (a multi-function remote key fob with an LED color display on it), Remote Control Parking pulls the 5 Series into or out of a parking space while the car is unoccupied. During the parking maneuver, this feature brakes for pedestrians or other obstacles in its path. The Display Key can also be used to set a time for activation of the car's interior ventilation system, check the range of the car on the remaining fuel in the gas tank and show the status of the central locking system.
Name: Active Cruise Control
Description: Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go, which, when engaged, operates as normal cruise control until it senses a slower moving vehicle directly ahead. At that time, the cruise control matches the speed of the 5 Series to that of the slower moving vehicle, maintaining a driver selected, pre-set distance between the two vehicles. The Stop & Go function will bring the 5 Series to a complete stop if the vehicle ahead stops. Upon application of the accelerator, Active Cruise Control allows the car start moving again. Once there's no longer any nearby slower moving traffic ahead, the cruise control resumes initial speed set by the driver, continuing to use the pre-set selections initially made by the driver.; Frontal Collision Warning in which if the vehicle ahead suddenly brakes, the driver is alerted and if necessary, the brakes are engaged.
Interior
Name: Multi-Contour Seats
Description: 20-way (14-way adjustments, plus 2-way headrests and 4-way lumbar support) front power seats; Memory settings for the front passenger seat
Name: Head-up Display
Description: Head-up display, a feature that projects images of select travel information, such as vehicle speed and navigation instructions, in front of the driver in a visual field that is beyond the windshield
Name: Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound System
Description: Bowers & Wilkins 1400-watt surround sound audio system with 10 amplification channels, QuantumLogic Surround/Dynamic Sound equalizing via measuring microphone and three analog crossover networks; 16 speakers
Name: Ceramic Controls
Description: Black glazed finish on a few interior surfaces and some switchgear, such as the iDrive controller bezel, gear shifter and audio controls
Name: Rear-Seat Entertainment Professional
Description: Two 10.2" high-resolution color screens, one mounted to the back of each of the front seats. The screens can be operated independently of each other.; DVD player with support for BluRay disc- and MP3 playback; HDMI connections; USB device support; Game console support; Headphones; Passenger access to in-car entertainment functions such as the radio
Name: Harman Kardon Surround Sound System
Description: Harman Kardon surround sound system; 600-watt, 9-channel amplifier; Vehicle-specific equalization; 16 speakers
Safety
Name: Night Vision W/Pedestrian Detection
Description: Only operable at nighttime, a thermal imaging camera mounted in the lower air dam monitors a range in front of the car to identify obstacles ahead. Pedestrians can be detected up to 330 feet in front of the car. Images of the obstacles and pedestrians are then displayed on the screen located in the center of the dashboard.
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Condition
The auction features vehicles in various conditions, typically categorized as Run & Drive Verified, Vehicle Starts, and Cannot Start. We highly recommend choosing vehicles with a Run & Drive Verified status. However, if you have experience in repairing vehicles with more significant damage, you may consider exploring all available options.
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BMW 5 Series 2019: The Epitome of Luxury and Performance
The BMW 5 Series has long been regarded as one of the finest executive sedans on the market, and the 2019 model is no exception. With its sleek design, advanced technology, and powerful performance, the BMW 5 Series is a true standout in its class. Let's take a closer look at some of the key features and characteristics of this impressive vehicle.
Technical Specifications
The 2019 BMW 5 Series is available in several different models, including the 530i, 540i, M550i, and the ultra-high-performance M5. Each model comes with its own unique set of features and specifications, but all offer the same exceptional level of luxury and performance that BMW is known for.
Under the hood, the 530i and 540i models are powered by a 2.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-4 engine and a 3.0-liter TwinPower Turbo inline-6 engine respectively. These engines deliver impressive power and acceleration while maintaining excellent fuel efficiency. The M550i model takes performance to another level with a 4.4-liter TwinPower Turbo V8 engine, capable of producing a staggering 456 horsepower.
Modifications
For those looking to customize their BMW 5 Series, there are plenty of options available. The M Performance Parts program allows owners to enhance both the performance and appearance of their vehicle. Upgrades include carbon-fiber aerodynamic components, sport exhaust systems, and enhanced suspension components. These modifications not only add a touch of personalization but also further enhance the driving experience.
Engine Versions
The BMW 5 Series 2019 offers a range of engine options to suit different driving preferences. The base 530i model comes equipped with a 248-horsepower 2.0-liter engine, providing ample power and remarkable fuel efficiency. The 540i steps up the game with a 335-horsepower 3.0-liter engine, offering even more exhilarating performance. For those seeking the ultimate driving experience, the M550i boasts a powerful 456-horsepower V8 engine that propels the car from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.9 seconds.
Trim Levels
The BMW 5 Series 2019 is available in three distinctive trim levels: Sport Line, Luxury Line, and M Sport. Each trim level offers unique features and styling options to cater to different tastes and preferences.
The Sport Line emphasizes dynamic performance, with sportier exterior styling, M Sport suspension, and exclusive 19-inch alloy wheels. Inside, sport seats and an M Sport steering wheel enhance the driving experience.
The Luxury Line, on the other hand, focuses on elegance and comfort. It features luxurious Nappa leather upholstery, elegant wood trim, and chrome accents. The suspension is tuned for a smoother ride, ensuring maximum comfort for both the driver and passengers.
The M Sport trim provides a perfect balance between sportiness and luxury. It includes aerodynamic enhancements, M Sport brakes, and an M Sport steering wheel. The interior features sport seats, aluminum trim, and an exclusive anthracite headliner.
Design and Handling
The BMW 5 Series 2019 boasts a sophisticated design that exudes elegance and class. From the iconic kidney grille and LED headlights to the sleek silhouette and sculpted lines, every detail is meticulously crafted to create a sense of timeless beauty.
Inside the cabin, the 5 Series offers a spacious and luxurious environment. The premium materials, high-quality craftsmanship, and cutting-edge technology create a truly exceptional driving experience. The intuitive iDrive infotainment system provides seamless connectivity, while the available gesture control allows for effortless operation.
When it comes to handling, the BMW 5 Series shines. The precise steering, well-tuned suspension, and advanced chassis technology result in exceptional agility and stability on the road. Whether navigating tight corners or cruising on the highway, the 5 Series provides a thrilling and composed driving experience.
Key Differences Between Two Generations
If there were two generations of the BMW 5 Series produced in 2019, there would likely be some key differences between them. For instance, the newer generation might boast updated styling, improved technology, and more advanced safety features.
In terms of performance, the newer generation may feature more powerful engine options or enhanced fuel efficiency. It could also incorporate innovative technologies such as hybrid or electric powertrains, further reducing emissions and fuel consumption.
Additionally, the newer generation might include upgraded interior materials, redesigned seats, and improved comfort features. It may also introduce new driver-assistance systems and connectivity options, keeping the vehicle at the forefront of modern technology.
Overall, the key differences between two generations of the BMW 5 Series would lie in the areas of design, performance, technology, and comfort. By continuously evolving and pushing the boundaries, BMW ensures that each new generation of the 5 Series surpasses its predecessor and sets new standards in the luxury sedan segment.
In conclusion, the 2019 BMW 5 Series is a truly remarkable vehicle that combines luxury, performance, and advanced technology in an elegant package. With its range of engine variants, trim levels, and customization options, there is a 5 Series to suit any driver's preferences. Whether cruising on the highway or tackling winding roads, the 5 Series delivers an exhilarating and refined driving experience that is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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