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2006 BMW 3-Series
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2006 BMW 5-Series
M5 Sedan
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M3 Convertible
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M5 Sedan
At-a-Glance Summary
* values are approximate
Average User Rating
4.5
Based on 13 reviews
5
Based on 1 review
MSRP and Invoice Pricing
$56,600
Invoice $51,685
$81,200
Invoice $74,070
Monthly Payment*
$1,107 /mo
5 years @ 6.5%
$1,589 /mo
5 years @ 6.5%
Fuel Summary
* values are approximate
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Gasoline
Annual Fuel Cost (15,000 miles)*
$1,538 and up
$2,000 and up
Fuel Economy (city/hwy)*
16/23 mpg
LessMediumMore
12/18 mpg
LessMediumMore
Maximum Range (per tank)*
310 miles
NearMediumFar
277 miles
NearMediumFar
Engine Summary
Transmission
Manual
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
Horsepower SAE Net @ RPM
333 @ 7900
LowMediumHigh
500 @ 7750
LowMediumHigh
Torque SAE Net @ RPM
262 @ 4900
LowMediumHigh
383 @ 6100
LowMediumHigh
Capacity Summary
* values are approximate
EPA Classification and Body Style
Mini Compact
2-Door Convertible
Mid-Size
4-Door Sedan
Passenger Seating
4
5
Cargo Room*
N/A
N/A
Warranty Summary
Basic Years
4 years
4 years
Basic Miles
50,000 miles
50,000 miles
Safety Summary
Frontal Driver Crash Test Rating
N/A
N/A
Frontal Passenger Crash Test Rating
N/A
N/A
NHTSA Rollover Rating
N/A
N/A
Dimensions Summary
Weight (lbs)
3,781 lbs
LightMediumHeavy
4,012 lbs
LightMediumHeavy
Length (inches)
176.9 inches
ShortMediumLong
191.1 inches
ShortMediumLong
Width (inches)
70.1 inches
NarrowMediumWide
72.7 inches
NarrowMediumWide
Height (inches)
54 inches
ShortMediumTall
57.8 inches
ShortMediumTall