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BMW 523i Steptronic

General information

ModelBMW 523i Steptronic
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating71.8 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 driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
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 stroke78.8 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.0 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0965 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Optional cargo space260 litres (69 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1835 kg (4,045.5 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions275.9 g/km
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