Generation 5, E61

BMW 5-series Estate

05.2004 - 02.2007 · Europe

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Generation 5, E61

E61

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About this generation

Choosing a BMW 5-series

BMW 5-series, Generation 5, E61, Europe market. This overview covers 32 recorded trim entries associated with this generation (05.2004 - 02.2007). The same trim name may occur in several production periods.

Compare the engine, transmission and drive layout within a single trim. Ranges below combine the populated records of different versions; they do not replace the specifications of the selected car.

Overview based on recorded specifications: 32 trim entries. Specification source ↗

Seats: 5
Engine displacement, cc: 1995–4799
Drive layout: Rear-wheel drive, All-wheel drive (4WD)
Transmission: Automatic 6, Manual 6
Wheelbase, mm: 2888
Ground clearance, mm: 142
Fuel: Petrol, Petrol Regular (AI-92, AI-95), Diesel

Equipment and practical details

BMW 5-series · Generation 5, E61 · Europe · 05.2004 - 02.2007. These features occur in different versions of this generation. They are not a shared specification for every car: check the selected trim for the equipment you need and how it operates.

Generation and equipment description ↗

Separately opening rear glass: This gives access to small items without lifting the whole tailgate. Check the glass latch, seals and access to the luggage area.
Air suspension: Check the vehicle after it has been parked and test available adjustments. Confirm which axle has air springs.
Disc brakes on both axles: On a version with disc brakes on both axles, confirm the front and rear disc sizes and types separately. The layout name alone does not establish disc diameter or ventilation.

Specifications and technical details

32 versions

Engine, transmission and drive Specification name

2.5 L, 177 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B25UL · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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523i MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 177 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B25UL · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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523i AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525i MT	05.2004 - 07.2005

2.5 L, 192 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B25 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525i AT	05.2004 - 07.2005

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B25OL · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525i MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B25OL · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525i AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N52B25OL · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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525xi MT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 218 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N52B25OL · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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525xi AT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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530i MT	05.2004 - 07.2005

3.0 L, 231 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M54B30 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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530i ATTop grade	05.2004 - 07.2005
530i ATTop grade	05.2004 - 07.2005

3.0 L, 258 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B30 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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530i MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 258 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N52B30 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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530i AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 258 hp, petrol, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N52B30 · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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530xi MT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 258 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

N52B30 · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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530xi AT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

4.4 L, 333 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N62B44 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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545i MT	05.2004 - 07.2005

4.4 L, 333 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N62B44 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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545i AT	05.2004 - 07.2005

4.8 L, 367 hp, petrol, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

N62B48 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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550i MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

4.8 L, 367 hp, petrol, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

N62B48 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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550i AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.0 L, 163 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU2 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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520d MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.0 L, 163 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU2 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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520d AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 177 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D25TU · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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525d MT	06.2004 - 02.2007

2.5 L, 177 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D25TU · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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525d AT	06.2004 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 218 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TU · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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530d MT	05.2004 - 07.2005

3.0 L, 218 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TU · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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530d AT	05.2004 - 07.2005

3.0 L, 231 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TU2 · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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530d MT	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 231 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TU2 · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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530d AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 231 hp, diesel, manual transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30TU2 · 6-speed manual · All-wheel drive

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530xd MT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 231 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, all-wheel drive (4WD)

M57D30TU2 · 6-speed automatic · All-wheel drive

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530xd AT xDrive	08.2005 - 02.2007

3.0 L, 272 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M57D30TUTOP · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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535d AT	08.2005 - 02.2007

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, manual transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU · 6-speed manual · Rear-wheel drive

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520d MT Edition Fleet	09.2005 - 02.2007

2.0 L, 150 hp, diesel, automatic transmission, rear-wheel drive

M47D20TU · 6-speed automatic · Rear-wheel drive

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520d AT Edition Fleet	09.2005 - 02.2007

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