530i
The early E60 with an M54B30 straight-six.
2003 European launch specification · M54B30 · Factory source
Every figure, in one place.
Performance
- Power
- 231 PS · 228 hp · 170 kW
- Torque
- 300 Nm
- 0–100 km/h
- 7.1 s
- Top speed
- 250 km/h · limited
- Power-to-weight
- 6.69 kg/PS
Engine and drivetrain
- Engine
- M54 · Inline-six
- Displacement
- 2,979 cm³
- Induction
- Naturally aspirated
- Redline
- 6,500 rpm
- Gearbox
- 6-speed manual / 6-speed automatic
- Drivetrain
- Rear-wheel drive
- Powertrain
- Petrol
Body and dimensions
- Production
- 2003–2005
- Body
- Sedan
- Length
- 4,841 mm
- Width
- 1,846 mm
- Height
- 1,468 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,888 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,545 kg
- Fuel tank
- 70 L
Where this car ranks across all 93 cars in the catalogue.
Know before you buy
- Cooling system plastics and water pump
- DISA valve and crankcase ventilation wear
- iDrive and electrical module faults
Commonly reported ownership points, not a guarantee of faults. Always get an independent inspection.
A calmer E60.
The early 530i record keeps the naturally aspirated M54 straight-six in the E60 saloon. Later 530i specifications use other engines, which is why model year matters as much as the badge.
A spacious naturally aspirated six-cylinder BMW.
Identify the engine before ordering parts or comparing figures.
A 530i badge alone does not identify its engine across all production years.
M54 · Inline-six
The early E60 530i used the 2,979 cm³ M54B30. Later 530i variants changed engine families, so the model year matters.
M54B25 engine pictured. This is an M54-family reference, not the 3.0-litre M54B30 specification in the 330i and 530i records.
One straight line of six cylinders.
The selected 330i uses the 3.0-litre M54B30. The photograph is a 2.5-litre M54B25 family reference, not its exact engine.
Timing on both camshafts.
Double VANOS varies intake and exhaust camshaft timing. This engine does not have Valvetronic.
Heat leaves through the coolant.
Coolant circulates through the block and head, carrying heat to the radiator. The thermostat helps control operating temperature.
The full specification.
Ownership and buying
- Buying tips
- Identify the engine before ordering parts or comparing figures.
- Maintenance notes
- Match the engine code and VIN to the correct BMW service schedule. Ask for dated maintenance records and an independent inspection before buying.
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Photo credits
- BMW 530i E60 facelift, front view (2009) — M 93 · Attribution-only · resized / WebP conversion · Original
- BMW 530i (E60) Facelift 20090615 rear.JPG — M 93 · Attribution · Original