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BMW 523i Touring

General information

ModelBMW 523i Touring
Year2010
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating59.8 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power204.00 PS (150 kW or 201 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 1500 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke85.0 x 88.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed231.0 km/h (143.5 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1190 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space560 litres (148 gallons)
Optional cargo space1670 litres (441 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction 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)
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1715 kg (3,780.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2365 kg (5,213.9 pounds)
Towing weight1900 kg (4,188.8 pounds)
Overall length4910 mm (193.3 inches)
Overall width1870 mm (73.6 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2970 mm (116.9 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR44580
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