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| What is the body type? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 228 km/h 0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec |
| How much power? | 170 Hp, 245 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | 2.5 l 2494 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4775 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1800 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1475 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 1985 kg |
| How much trunk (boot) space? | 460 l |
| How many gears? | 5 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E39) |
| Modification (Engine) | 523i (170 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1995 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 4 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 13.1 l/100 km 17.96 US mpg 21.56 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 7.2 l/100 km 32.67 US mpg 39.23 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 8.5 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 8.5 sec |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 8.7 kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 170 Hp @ 5500 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 68.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Model Engine | M52B25 |
| Engine displacement | 2494 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 84 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 75 mm |
| Compression ratio | 10.5 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Fuel System | Multi-point indirect injection |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.5 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1475 kg |
| Max. weight | 1985 kg |
| Max load | 510 kg |
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 460 l |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4775 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Several levers and rods |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Disc |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | R15 |
