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Specs of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp) /1995, 1996, 1997, 1998/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp) /Station wagon (estate) 1995 - 1998/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)?
Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 1995 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?
224 km/h | 139 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.9 sec
0-60 mph: 8.5 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1995 523i (170 Hp)?
170 Hp, 245 Nm
181 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 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 Touring (E39) Station wagon (estate) 1995 523i (170 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 1995 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
4805 mm
189.17 in.
What is the width of 1995 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the kerb weight of 1995 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?
1580 kg
3483 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 1995 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?
2205 kg
4861 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1995 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?
410 - 1525 l
14.5 - 53.9 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in 1995 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 523i (170 Hp)?
5, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Modification (Engine)
523i (170 Hp)
Start of production
1995 year
End of production
1998 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Station wagon (estate)
Seats
5
Doors
5
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
13.4 l/100 km 17.6 US mpg
21.1 UK mpg
7.5 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8.5 sec
Maximum speed
224 km/h 139 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
9.3 kg/Hp, 107.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.1 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
6
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
4
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
1580 kg 3483 lbs.
Max. weight
2205 kg 4861 lbs.
Max load
625 kg 1378 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
410 l 14.5 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum
1525 l 53.9 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4805 mm 189.17 in.
Width
1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height
1440 mm 56.69 in.
Wheelbase
2830 mm 111.42 in.
Front track
1512 mm 59.53 in.
Rear (Back) track
1526 mm 60.08 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
Semi-trailing arm
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Disc
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
225/60 R15
Wheel rims size
15