BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) /Sedan 1995 - 1998/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1995 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?

228 km/h | 142 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.5 sec
0-60 mph: 8.1 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1995 523i (170 Hp)?

170 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1995 523i (170 Hp)?

2.5 l
2494 cm³
152.19 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1995 BMW 523i (170 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1995 523i (170 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4775 mm
187.99 in.

What is the width of 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?

1475 kg
3252 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?

1985 kg
4376 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1995 BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

523i (170 Hp)

Start of production

1995

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

13.1 l/100 km 18 US mpg
21.6 UK mpg
7.6 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.2 l/100 km 32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

8.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

8.5 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

8.1 sec

Maximum speed

228 km/h 142 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

8.7 kg/Hp, 115.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm. 181 lb.-ft. @ 3950 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³ 152.19 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm 3.31 in.

Piston Stroke

75 mm 2.95 in.

Compression ratio

10.5:1

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Multi-port manifold injection

Engine aspiration

Naturally aspirated engine

Valvetrain

DOHC

Engine oil capacity

6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1475 kg 3252 lbs.

Max. weight

1985 kg 4376 lbs.

Max load

510 kg 1124 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm 187.99 in.

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in.

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in.

Wheelbase

2830 mm 111.42 in.

Front track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm 60.24 in.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture

The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Number of gears and type of gearbox

5 gears, manual transmission

Front suspension

Wishbone

Rear suspension

Several arms and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/65 R15

Wheel rim size

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