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BMW 520i Touring

General information

ModelBMW 520i Touring
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2170 ccm (132.41 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving12.8 litres/100 km (18.38 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.76 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.5 litres/100 km (31.36 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2170 ccm (132.41 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power169.30 PS (125 kW or 167 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque210.00 Nm (21.4 kgf-m or 154.9 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
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, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed223.0 km/h (138.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1014 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (460.6 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

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 clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions228.0 g/km
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