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BMW 520i

General information

ModelBMW 520i
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating66.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.0 litres/100 km (18.09 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.0 litres/100 km (26.14 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2171 ccm (132.47 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power169.30 PS (125 kW or 167 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.8:1
Bore x stroke80.0 x 72.0 mm (3.1 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1085 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions219.0 g/km
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