There have been several award-winning cars from BMW over the years, including the BMW M5 of 2007. There are one trim levels to the M5, including Base. The Base version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2006 the popular 5.0 liter has made this a popular choice for sedan buyers across the country.

BMW M5 Engine Specs

Standard equipment in the M5 for 2006 and 2007 includes the 5.0 liter engine by BMW, weighing in at 10 cylinders and fourty valves. A 6-speed Standard Transmission puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

The fuel system for the 2007 M5 is a traditional Siemens MS S65, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 18.50 gallons.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The M5 comes equipped with power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the M5 Base are 72.70 inches wide by 191.50 inches long. It sits 57.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard five passengers, with 4 doors. The wheelbase of 113.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $82,500, with a dealer invoice cost of $75,900. This price is on target the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The M5 Base received a miles-per-gallon rating of twelve in-city driving and eighteen when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

There are several reasons why the BMW M5 Base sold well in 2007. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a BMW, specifically a M5.

Tags: 4-Door, Base, BMW M5, Sedan, United States market

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