Compare: BMW 5 Series 1995 Sedan 170 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

523i (170 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1995

End of production

1998

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

15 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

7.5 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Petrol (Gasoline)

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

9.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

9.2 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

226 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

8.7 kg/Hp, 115.3 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

6 kg/Nm, 166.1 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

170 Hp @ 5500 rpm.

Power per litre

68.2 Hp/l

Torque

245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M52B25

Engine displacement

2494 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

84 mm

Piston Stroke

75 mm

Compression ratio

10.5

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10.5 l

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

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1435 mm

Wheelbase

2830 mm

Front track

1516 mm

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm

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, automatic 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 VR15

Wheel rim size