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BMW 520d

General information

ModelBMW 520d
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving5.2 litres/100 km (45.23 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement1995 ccm (121.73 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 4 cylinder
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 1750 Rev. per min.
Compression16.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1117 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2052 kg (4,523.9 pounds)
Towing weight1806 kg (3,981.5 pounds)
Overall length4910 mm (193.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR38730
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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