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BMW 520 Touring

General information

ModelBMW 520 Touring
Year2000
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power170.00 PS (125 kW or 168 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.0:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.1018 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1670 kg (3,681.7 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
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