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BMW E39 5 Series 520i Specs

(1996 - 2000) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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Key Specs

Petrol
121.5 cu-in
1991 cm3
Inline 6
148 HP
150 PS / 110 kW
140 lb-ft
190 Nm
137 Mph
220 km/h
26 MPG
9 L/100 km
31 MPG UK

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Body, Model and Production details BMW E39 5 Series 520i Body, Model and Production details

Generation : E39
Body : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4 doors

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Engine Technical Data BMW E39 5 Series 520i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders : Inline 6
Engine Code : M52B20
Fuel type : Petrol
Fuel System : Siemens DME MS41.0
Engine Alignment : Longitudinal
Engine Position : Front
Engine displacement : 121.5 cu-in / 1991 cm3
Bore x Stroke : 3.15 x 2.6 inches
80 x 66 mm
Number of valves : 24 Valves
Aspiration : naturally-aspirated
Compression Ratio : 11
Horsepower : 148 HP / 150 PS / 110 kW
@ 5900 rpm
Maximum torque : 140 lb-ft / 190 Nm
@ 4200 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain : RWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range BMW E39 5 Series 520i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined: 26 MPG
9 L/100 km
31 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road: 38 MPG
6.2 L/100 km
46 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway: 31 MPG
7.6 L/100 km
37 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City: 20 MPG
11.5 L/100 km
25 MPG UK
Range : 483 miles / 777 km
Fuel Tank Capacity : 18.5 gallons
70 L
15.4 UK gallons
CO2 emissions : 215 g/km (BMW)

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Performance BMW E39 5 Series 520i Performance

Top Speed : 137 Mph / 220 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) : 10.2 s

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight BMW E39 5 Series 520i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase : 111.42 inches / 283 cm
Length : 187.99 inches / 477.5 cm
Width : 70.87 inches / 180 cm
Height : 56.5 inches / 143.5 cm
Front Axle : 59.69 inches / 151.6 cm
Rear Axle : 60.24 inches / 153.0 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx : -
Curb Weight : 3186 lbs / 1445 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio : 9.6 kg/hp

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Interior size, Dimensions BMW E39 5 Series 520i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats : 5 seats
Seat distribution : 2+3
Trunk / Boot capacity : 16.2 cu-ft / 460 L

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension BMW E39 5 Series 520i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions : Vented Discs
(11.65 inches / 296 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions : Discs
(11.73 inches / 298 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/65 R15
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions : 205/65 R15
Turning circle : 37.1 feet / 11.3 m
Front Suspension : McPherson struts
Rear Suspension : Multilink suspension
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