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BMW 523i Sport Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 523i Sport Automatic
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating60.4 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.5 litres/100 km (24.89 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke82.0 x 78.8 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 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 ratio0.1180 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)
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