2006 BMW 530 Overview

BMW 530

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(4.7) 24 reviews
MSRP: $4,273–$12,485
Body Style: Sedan
Combined MPG: 23-25
Engine: 255-hp, 3.0-liter I-6 (premium)
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission: 6-speed auto-shift manual w/OD and auto-manual

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Our Take on the 2006 BMW 530

Our Take

By Cars.com Editors

A slightly larger fifth-generation 5 Series midsize sedan from BMW arrived for 2004. A new all-aluminum front-end structure helped reduce weight. Three 5 Series models are available. For 2006, the 530 uses a high-output 255-horsepower, 3.0-liter inline-six-cylinder, and the 525 gets a 215-hp, 3.0... Read Full Report

What We Like

Handling
Stability
Ride comfort
Blend of sportiness and refinement
BMW's enthusiast-oriented reputation

What We Don't Like

Wet-weather traction with RWD
Seat comfort, especially in back
Complex iDrive operation
Electronic turn-signal control

Notable Features

New AWD sedan and wagon for 2006
New 255-hp inline-six-cylinder
Manual, automatic or sequential manual
iDrive control system
Up to eight airbags

Reviews

Our Expert Reviews

By Kristin Varela

I'm so excited to finally be testing the new 2006 BMW 530 xi Sport Wagon. I spotted it several months ago at an auto show and was intrigued by some of its innovative family friendly features. With two children in child seats, I have the uncanny ability (gift or curse?) of sniffing out good and bad Latch connector designs from a mile away. I immediately gravitate towards the unique design B... Read full review for the 2006 BMW 530

Consumer Reviews

4.7

Average based on 24 reviews

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Excellent Vehicle, but buy used.

by Deebow from Portland OR on March 2, 2012

The 530 is the best that BMW has to offer. It is 50 grand brand new, but if you buy used you can get one for half that or less depending on mileage. We got ours with 54,000 miles and it runs like a to... Read Full Review

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