2011 BMW 535 535i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Oyster
Veneto Beige
Black
Cinnamon Brown
Venetian Beige
Oyster / Black
Everest Gray
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Front Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 18 x 8.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Not Available in |
| Front Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Rear Wheel Material | Aluminum |
| Spare Wheel Material | Not Available |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 170 |
| Engine Type | Turbocharged Gas I6 |
| Displacement | 3.0L/182 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 300 @ 5800 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 300 @ 1200-5000 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 351.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | 22 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 518.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.11 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.32 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.54 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.18 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.73 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.23 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Multi-Link Double-Wishbone |
| Suspension Type - Rear | Multi-Link Integral-V |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Twin-Tube Gas-Pressure Shock Absorbers |
| Brake Type | Pwr |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.7 x -TBD- in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 13.0 x 0.9 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Pwr Rack & Pinion |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 17.1 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Rear Tire Size | 245/45R18 |
| Spare Tire Size | Not Available |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | Not Available lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 4068 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 100.5 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 39.1 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 38.0 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.1 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 56.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 116.9 in |
| Length, Overall | 193.1 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 73.2 in |
| Height, Overall | 57.6 in |
| Track Width, Front | 63.0 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 64.1 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 5.6 in |
| Liftover Height | - TBD - in |
| Trunk Volume | 14 ft³ |
| Electronic analog speedometer & tachometer | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks | Standard |
| Front seat side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Bluetooth wireless technology for hands-free calling, phonebook downloading, speech recognition capabilities | Standard |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor | Standard |
| Open storage compartments in all doors & front seatback storage | Standard |
| Interior courtesy lights w/auto-dimming function | Standard |
| Automatic headlight on/off control | Standard |
| Fold-up rear seat center armrest | Standard |
| Dynamic stability control (DSC) -inc: brake fade compensation, start-off assistant, brake drying, brake stand-by features, dynamic traction control (DTC) | Standard |
| 10-way power-adjustable front bucket seats -inc: dual 4-way lumbar support, driver seat memory | Standard |
| Vehicle-speed-sensitive variable-assist (Servotronic) variable-ratio power steering | Standard |
| 2-way pwr moonroof -inc: remote expanded "one-touch" operation, anti-trapping feature, sliding interior sunshade | Standard |
| Front multi-link double-wishbone aluminum suspension | Standard |
| Front & rear seat head protection system (HPS) | Standard |
| Front map lights & rear reading lights w/separate controls for the left & right | Standard |
| Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| Front safety belts w/automatic pretensioners | Standard |
| Rear multi-link integral-V aluminum suspension | Standard |
| Brake energy regeneration system | Standard |
| Direct ignition system w/knock control | Standard |
| Dark wood interior trim | Standard |
| Adaptive brake lights | Standard |
| Power windows -inc: key-off & "one touch" up & down operation both front & rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, closing from exterior lock | Standard |
| Dynamic cruise control | Standard |
| 3.0L DOHC 24-valve turbocharged I6 engine -inc: piezo direct fuel injection, Valvetronic, double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing | Optional |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Emergency interior trunk release handle | Standard |
| Dual front sun visors w/illuminated mirrors | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Optional |
| Adaptive headlight control | Optional |
| LATCH attachments on child-restraint safety installation | Standard |
| Condition-based service display w/additional functions accessible through iDrive system | Standard |
| Power tilt & telescopic steering wheel -inc: automatic tilt-up for easy entry & exit, steering wheel memory | Standard |
| Active head restraints for driver & front passenger | Standard |
| High-fidelity 12-speaker sound system -inc: (2) subwoofers under the front seats, 205-watt digital 7-channel amplifier | Standard |
| Satellite radio preparation | Standard |
| HD Radio w/"multicast" FM station reception | Standard |
| Electronic limited-slip differential | Standard |
| 3-spoke leather-wrapped multi-function steering wheel -inc: controls for audio system, cruise control, Bluetooth wireless communication for hands-free mobile phone | Standard |
| Power outlet in front passenger footwell, front center console storage compartment, rear center console, trunk | Standard |
| BMW Assist Safety Plan -inc: (4) years of automatic collision notification, emergency request, enhanced roadside assistance, door unlock, stolen vehicle recovery, customer relations, TeleService; MyInfo lets you send business locations & street addresses directly to your BMW & navigation system (if so equipped) | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk w/interior & remote trunk release | Standard |
| Engine start/stop button | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| 18" x 8.0" radial-spoke light alloy wheels (style 237) -inc: P245/45R18 run-flat all-season tires | Optional |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/advanced technology -inc: dual-threshold, dual-stage deployment, front-passenger seat sensors designed to prevent unnecessary airbag deployment | Standard |
| Anti-theft alarm system -inc: keyhead remote operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/force limiters & head restraints at all seating positions | Standard |
| Xenon headlights -inc: dynamic auto-leveling, LED corona headlight-rings, cornering lights | Optional |
| Dual-zone automatic climate control -inc: separate left/right temperature & air distribution controls, automatic air recirculation | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/adjustable speed | Standard |
| Micro-filter ventilation system -inc: replaceable active-charcoal filters | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system w/MP3 capabilities -inc: auto-store, FM diversity antenna system, aux input in center console | Standard |
| Power adjustable heated folding body-color sideview mirrors -inc: mirror memory, automatic tilt-down of passenger side mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear) | Standard |
| Additional 12-V pwr sockets (Start of production 9-1-10) | Standard |
| Front foglights | Standard |
| Acoustic safety-belt warning | Standard |
| Vehicle & key memory | Standard |
| Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts | Standard |
| Glove compartment | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) -inc: composite front rotors, dynamic brake control (DBC), brake pad wear indicators | Standard |
| Crash sensor that activates battery safety terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump & starter from battery, automatically unlocks doors, turns on hazard & interior lights | Standard |
| Leatherette upholstery | Standard |
| BMW's Advanced Safety System for integrated deployment of passive & active safety features | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry security alarm system -inc: selective unlocking & double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, panic feature, engine immobilizer | Standard |
| Floor mats | Standard |
| Service interval indicator & expanded check control vehicle monitor system | Standard |
| Dual cupholders in front & rear | Standard |
| iDrive system -inc: on-board computer, controller, (8) programmable memory buttons | Standard |
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