Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Automatic 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998

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BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Automatic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 523i (170 Hp) Automatic
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 15 l/100 km
15.7 US mpg
18.8 UK mpg
6.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 7.5 l/100 km
31.4 US mpg
37.7 UK mpg
13.3 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 9.2 sec
Maximum speed 226 km/h
140.43 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.
180.7 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
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Coolant 10.5 l
11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1475 kg
3251.82 lbs.
Max. weight 1985 kg
4376.18 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
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, automatic transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several levers 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
Tires size 205/65 VR15
Wheel rims size 15

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