How fast is a 2006 BMW 530i?
Sarah Duran
Updated on March 01, 2026
How fast is a 2006 BMW 530i?
4
It’s a rear-wheel drive front-engined large sedan with 4 doors & 5 seats. With 228 hp, the naturally aspirated 3 Liter 24v Inline 6 gasoline engine (BMW M54B30) accelerates this 530i to 62 mph in 6.9 seconds and on to a maximum speed of 155 mph.
Is E60 530i reliable?
No, the E60 is legendarily unreliable. Virtually every subsystem in that car is a problem area: The electrical system, the suspension bushings and control arms, the cooling system and intake manifold gaskets of both the 6- and 8-cylinder motors, the timing chains of the V-8s … everything.
Is the 530i Turbo?
The 530i and the 530i xDrive feature a 2.0L TwinPower Turbo inline 4 cylinder engine. This 16-valve 2.0L engine uses a twin-scroll turbocharger with variable valve control technology to create 248 horsepower.
How much horsepower does a 2006 530i have?
255 hp
2006 BMW 530i/Horsepower
Which E60 is best?
Registered. To answer your thread title, the 528 is by far the most reliable. However there is no 528 in 2004 or 2005 so your choices are 525 and 530.
What does E60 mean on BMW?
The fifth generation of the BMW 5 Series executive cars consists of the BMW E60 (sedan version) and BMW E61 (wagon version, marketed as ‘Touring’). The E60/E61 generation was produced by BMW from 2003 to 2010 and is often collectively referred to as the E60.
Is E60 a 530i?
At launch, the E60 used the previous generation E39 5 Series’ M54 straight 6 engine in the 520i, 525i and 530i models. The model range was also expanded the same year to include a wider range of models like the 523i, 540i and 550i.
What kind of engine is in a BMW 530i?
The 530i has a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder engine with a respectable 248 horsepower and 258 pound-feet of torque. The next-step-up 2017 BMW 540i has a more strident twin-turbo 3.0-liter inline six-cylinder engine that cranks out 335 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque more engaging acceleration and power.