Specifications: BMW 5 Series (E60) 520i (170 Hp) 2003, 2004, 2005

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BMW 5 Series (E60) 520i (170 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E60)
Modification (Engine) 520i (170 Hp)
Start of production 2003 year
End of production 2005 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban 13 l/100 km
18.1 US mpg
21.7 UK mpg
7.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban 6.8 l/100 km
34.6 US mpg
41.5 UK mpg
14.7 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 9 l/100 km
26.1 US mpg
31.4 UK mpg
11.1 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 9 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 8.6 sec
Maximum speed 230 km/h
142.92 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.2 kg/Hp, 109 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.4 kg/Nm, 134.6 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 170 Hp @ 6100 rpm.
Power per litre 78.3 Hp/l
Torque 210 Nm @ 3500 rpm.
154.89 lb.-ft. @ 3500 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M54B22
Engine displacement 2171 cm3
132.48 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 72 mm
2.83 in.
Compression ratio 10.8:1
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 9.8 l
10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1560 kg
3439.21 lbs.
Max. weight 2025 kg
4464.36 lbs.
Max load 465 kg
1025.15 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 520 l
18.36 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4841 mm
190.59 in.
Width 1846 mm
72.68 in.
Height 1468 mm
57.8 in.
Wheelbase 2888 mm
113.7 in.
Front track 1558 mm
61.34 in.
Rear (Back) track 1582 mm
62.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.26
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 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Coil spring
Rear suspension Coil spring
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 225/55 R16
Wheel rims size 7J x 16

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