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- 520d (2000)- 520i (1996)- 520i (2000)- 523i (1996)- 525 tds (1996)- 525d (2000)- 525d '00 (2000)- 525i (2000)- 525td (1997)- 528i (1996)- 530d (1998)- 530d (2000)- 530i (2000)- 535i (1996)- 535i (2000)- 540i (1996)- 540i (2000)- 540i Protection (2000)- M5 (1998)- M5 (2000)

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Spec

(1996 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998

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With a fuel consumption of 9 litres/100km - 31 mpg UK - 26 mpg US (Average), 0 to 100 km/h (62mph) in 10.2 seconds, a maximum top speed of 137 mph (220 km/h), a curb weight of 3186 lbs (1445 kgs), the E39 5 Series 520i has a naturally-aspirated In-line 6 cylinder engine, Petrol motor, with the engine code M52B20.
This engine produces a maximum power of 150 PS (148 bhp - 110 kW) at 5900 rpm and a maximum torque of 190 Nm (140 lb.ft) at 4200 rpm. The power is transmitted to the road by the rear wheel drive (RWD) with a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
About chassis details responsible for road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort, the E39 5 Series has McPherson struts front suspension and Multilink suspension rear suspension. Stock tire sizes are 205 / 65 on 15 inch rims at the front, and 205 / 65 on 15 inch rims at the rear. For stopping power, the E39 5 Series 520i braking system includes Vented Discs at the front and Discs at the rear.
The E39 5 Series model is a car manufactured by BMW, with 4 doors and 5 seats, sold new from year 1996 to 1998, and available after that as a used car.

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	I 6

Engine Code :	M52B20

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Siemens DME MS41.0

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine size - Displacement - Engine capacity :	1991 cm3 or 121.5 cu-in

Bore x Stroke :	80 x 66 mm 3.15 x 2.6 inches

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	N/A

Compression Ratio :	11

Maximum power - Output - Horsepower :	150 PS or 148 bhp or 110 kW @ 5900 rpm

Maximum torque :	190 Nm or 140 lb.ft @ 4200 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual Transmission Relations 1st Gear Ratio: 2nd Gear Ratio: 3rd Gear Ratio: 4th Gear Ratio: 5th Gear Ratio: Reverse Gear Ratio: Final Drive Ratio:


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

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined:	9 L/100km 31 mpg UK / 26 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra Urban:	6.2 L/100km 46 mpg UK / 38 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	7.6 L/100km 37 mpg UK / 31 mpg US

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	11.5 L/100km 25 mpg UK / 20 mpg US

Fuel Tank Capacity :	70 L 15.4 UK gallons 18.5 US gallons

Range :	777 Km or 483 miles

CO2 emissions :	215 g/Km (BMW)

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E39 5 Series 520i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 1998

BMW E39 5 Series 520i Performance

Top Speed :	220 km/h or 137 Mph

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) :	10.2 s

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

Num. of Doors :	4

Wheelbase :	283 cm or 111.42 inches

Length :	477.5 cm or 187.99 inches

Width :	180 cm or 70.87 inches

Height :	143.5 cm or 56.5 inches

Num. of Seats :	5

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (296 mm)

Rear Brakes - Dics dimensions :	Discs (298 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Curb Weight :	1445 kg OR 3186 lbs

Weight-Power Output Ratio :	9.6 kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity :	460 L

Front Suspension :	McPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multilink suspension