2012 BMW 5 Series Specs, Features & Options
Here's everything you need to know about each trim in the 2012 BMW 5 Series lineup. Compare pricing, specs, key features and more.
1 of 11  5 Series 528i Sedan 4D | 2 of 11 5 Series 528i xDrive Sedan 4D | 3 of 11 5 Series 535i Sedan 4D | 4 of 11 5 Series 535i xDrive Sedan 4D | 5 of 11  5 Series 550i Gran Turismo Sedan 4D | 6 of 11 5 Series 535i Gran Turismo xDrive Sedan 4D | 7 of 11  5 Series ActiveHybrid 5 Sedan 4D | 8 of 11 5 Series 535i Gran Turismo Sedan 4D | 9 of 11 5 Series 550i Gran Turismo xDrive Sedan 4D | 10 of 11 5 Series 550i Sedan 4D | 11 of 11 5 Series 550i xDrive Sedan 4D | |||
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| Fair Market Price | $7,791 | $7,925 | $8,156 | $8,299 | $8,895 | $8,902 | $8,918 | $8,964 | $9,851 | $9,962 | $10,131 | ||
| Fuel Economy | City 23/Hwy 34/Comb 27 MPG | City 22/Hwy 32/Comb 26 MPG | City 21/Hwy 31/Comb 24 MPG | City 21/Hwy 30/Comb 24 MPG | City 15/Hwy 22/Comb 18 MPG | City 18/Hwy 27/Comb 21 MPG | City 23/Hwy 30/Comb 26 MPG | City 19/Hwy 28/Comb 22 MPG | City 15/Hwy 19/Comb 17 MPG | City 15/Hwy 23/Comb 18 MPG | City 15/Hwy 20/Comb 17 MPG | ||
| Fuel Type | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | Hybrid | Gas | Gas | Gas | Gas | ||
| Horsepower | 240 @ 5000 RPM | 240 @ 5000 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 335 @ 5800 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | 400 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| Engine | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 4-Cyl, Turbo, 2.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | 6-Cyl, Hybrid, Turbo 3.0L | 6-Cyl, Turbo, 3.0 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | V8, Twin Turbo, 4.4 Liter | ||
| Cargo Volume | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 14.00 cu ft | 14.00 cu ft | ||
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | ||
| Torque | 255 lb-ft | 255 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 300 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | 450 lb-ft | ||
| Turning Circle | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | N/A | 40 feet | 41 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | ||
| 0 - 60 | 6.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | N/A | 6.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | 5 seconds | 4.7 seconds |
| Blind-Spot Alert | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Emergency & Security Services | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Seat Anchors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Child Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Night Vision System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Pedestrian Detection System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Side View Cameras | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Top View Camera | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional |
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Smartphone Interface | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Proximity Sensing Keyless Entry | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Push-Button Engine Start | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Navigation System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Voice Recognition System | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Real-Time Traffic Information | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Hands Free Phone | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| iPod Connector | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Premium Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Bluetooth Wireless Technology | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Satellite Radio | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional |
| Remote Control Liftgate/Trunk Release | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Remote Keyless Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Heated Steering Wheel | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Integrated Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Torque | 255 @ 5000 RPM | 255 @ 5000 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 300 @ 5800 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | 450 @ 5500 RPM | ||
| 0 to 60 | 6.2 seconds | 6.3 seconds | 5.7 seconds | 5.6 seconds | 5.4 seconds | 6.1 seconds | Not Available | 6.2 seconds | 5.3 seconds | 5 seconds | 4.7 seconds | ||
| Top Speed | 130 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 130 mph | 150 mph | 150 mph | 130 mph | 130 mph |
| Leather Seats | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Folding Rear Seat | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Optional | Optional | ||
| Dual Power Front Seats | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Driver's Seat | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Outlet | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Power Windows | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Steering Wheel Controls | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Tilt/Telescoping Steering Wheel | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Cup Holder Count | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Headlights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Alloy Wheels | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Fog Lights | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Panorama Moon Roof | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | ||
| Power Liftgate/Trunk Release | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Optional | Standard | Optional | Standard | Optional | Optional | Optional | ||
| Power Folding Exterior Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Rain Sensing Windshield Wipers | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drivetrain | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | RWD | AWD | RWD | AWD | ||
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Not Available | Standard | Not Available | Standard | ||
| Limited Slip Differential | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Recommended Fuel | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | Premium | ||
| Stability Control | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | Standard | ||
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic | Automatic |
| Curb Weight | 3814 pounds | 4001 pounds | 4068 pounds | 3233 pounds | 4894 pounds | 4707 pounds | 4365 pounds | 4553 pounds | 4960 pounds | 4365 pounds | 4519 pounds | ||
| Fuel Capacity | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | 18.5 gallons | ||
| Front Head Room | 40.5 inches | 40.5 inches | 40.5 inches | 40.5 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | Not Available | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 40.5 inches | 40.5 inches | ||
| Front Leg Room | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | 40.6 inches | 40.6 inches | Not Available | 40.6 inches | 40.6 inches | 41.4 inches | 41.4 inches | ||
| Minimum Ground Clearance | 5.6 inches | 5.6 inches | 5.6 inches | 5.6 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches | Not Available | 5.7 inches | 5.7 inches | 5.6 inches | 5.6 inches | ||
| Overall Length | 193.1 inches | 193.1 inches | 193.1 inches | 193.1 inches | 196.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 193.1 inches | 196.8 inches | 196.8 inches | 193.1 inches | 193.1 inches | ||
| Front Shoulder Room | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 59.3 inches | 59.3 inches | Not Available | 59.3 inches | 59.3 inches | 58.3 inches | 58.3 inches | ||
| Turning Diameter | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | 40 feet | 41 feet | Not Available | 40 feet | 41 feet | 39.2 feet | 39.2 feet | ||
| Wheel Base | 116.9 inches | 116.9 inches | 116.9 inches | 116.9 inches | 120.7 inches | 120.7 inches | 116.9 inches | 120.7 inches | 120.7 inches | 116.9 inches | 116.9 inches |
FAQs
Is the 2012 BMW 5 Series a powerful car?
It depends on your definition of powerful. The 2012 5 Series ranges in power from the 528i Sedan 4D with 240 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds to the 550i xDrive Sedan 4D with 400 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 5 Series specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 BMW 5 Series specs page.
How fast is the 2012 BMW 5 Series?
The 2012 5 Series ranges in power from the 528i Sedan 4D with 240 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 6.2 seconds to the 550i xDrive Sedan 4D with 400 horsepower and a 0-60 time of 4.7 seconds. For a more detailed look at the 2012 5 Series specs, features and options check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 BMW 5 Series specs page.
What are the levels of BMW 5 Seriess?
The 2012 BMW 5 Series comes in 11 different trims, ranging from the 528i Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $7,791.00 to the 550i xDrive Sedan 4D with a base MSRP of $10,131.00. For an in-depth side-by-side breakdown of all the 2012 5 Series specs, features and options by trim level, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 BMW 5 Series specs page.
What features does the BMW 5 Series 2012 have?
2012 BMW 5 Series features include AM/FM Radio, Bluetooth Wireless Technology, and Child Door Locks. For a full list of All 2012 5 Series trims and their respective features and specs compared side-by-side, check out Kelley Blue Book's 2012 BMW 5 Series specs page.
All 2012 BMW 5 Series Trims and Styles
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 528i Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 528i Xdrive Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i Xdrive Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 550i Gran Turismo Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i Gran Turismo Xdrive Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series Activehybrid 5 Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 535i Gran Turismo Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 550i Gran Turismo Xdrive Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 550i Sedan 4D
- 2012 BMW 5 Series 550i Xdrive Sedan 4D
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