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BMW 520i Touring Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 520i Touring Automatic
Year2003
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating63.7 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 (18.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.7 litres/100 km (24.38 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.75 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-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 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
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed217.0 km/h (134.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)10.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0996 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

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

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 296 mm
Rear brakesDisks, 298 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1700 kg (3,747.9 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)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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