2008 BMW 5-Series

The 2008 BMW 5 Series is a luxury vehicle that comes as a sedan, sports sedan, or wagon. The BMW 5 Series has 6 different trim levels that range from the 528i Sedan to the 550i Sedan. The BMW 5 Series is a 4-door, 5-passenger luxury vehicle. The 528i Sedan comes with a customary 3.0-liter, I6, 230-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission however; a 6-speed automatic transmission is optional. The 550i Sedan has a standard 4.8-liter, V8, 360-hp engine and a 6-speed manual transmission and an optional 6-speed automatic transmission. The redesigned 2008 BMW 5 Series carries a 50,000/mi 48 month basic warranty.

Standard features that come on the 2008 BMW 5 Series include - pre-wiring, stereo system with CD player, steering wheel mounted controls, electronic brake assist, front/rear power outlets, multiple airbags, child safety door locks, emergency fuel shut off, trunk anti-trap, ABS brakes, AWD, alloy tires, keyless entry with remote releases/controls, vehicle/radio anti-theft, full power accessories, power sunroof, sunshade, heated washer system, rain sensing wipers, tinted glass, automatic tilt/memory/folding/heated/power adjustable exterior mirrors, heated exterior door locks, automatic climate control, rear HVAC controls, cruise, trip computer, outside temperature gauge, tilt/memory/automatic steering column, driver/passenger memory/lumbar/height adjustable power seats, front power headrests, automatic headlights, fog lights and genuine wood trim. The 550i Sedan adds an electronic parking aid and a universal garage door opener.

Premium upgrade options include: self-sealing tires, navigation aid, CD changer, intelligent cruise, compass, heated steering wheel, front heated seats, head light washers and a load bearing exterior rack.

The 2008 BMW 5 Series has a base starting price of $44,300.

Basic: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Drivetrain: 4 Years / 50,000 Miles

Roadside Assistance: 4 Years / Unlimited Miles

NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: Passenger:

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Rear Passenger:

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING:

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars). NHTSA CRASH TEST RESULTS:

Frontal crash ratings:
Driver: Passenger:

Side crash ratings:
Driver: Rear Passenger:

Results based on a 35 MPH frontal crash and 38.5 MPH side crash. Results are reported in a range of one to five stars, with five stars indicating the best crash protection for vehicles within the same weight class. This test used driver and passenger belts and airbags.

NHTSA ROLLOVER RESISTANCE RATING: No Test

The Rollover Resistance Rating is an estimate of your risk of rolling over if you have a single vehicle crash. It does not predict the likelihood of that crash. The Rollover Resistance Rating utilizes a "fishhook" maneuver which is a series of abrupt turns at varying speeds to see how "top-heavy" a vehicle is. The more "top-heavy" the vehicle, the more likely it is to roll over. The lowest rated vehicles (1-star) are at least four times more likely to roll over than the highest rated vehicles (5-stars).