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BMW 520i Touring Automatic

(2002 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2002
Model520i Touring AutomaticIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyE39Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors5
Bodywork typestation wagon (estate, combi)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4805 mm / 189.2 in / 189.2 inGround clearance
Width1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.70
Height1445 mm / 56.9 in / 56.9 inTotal (curb) weight1700 kg / 3748 lb / 3748 lb
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 inDry weight
Track front1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1527 mm / 60.1 in / 60.1 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.300Frontal Area2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft
Cx0.65  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.11
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity361.83 cm3/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio10.7 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power124.5 kW / 169.3 hp / 169.3 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque210.0 Nm / 154.9 lbft / 154.9 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output122.8 kW / 167.0 bhp / 167.0 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output76.9 kW/l / 1.713 bhp/cu in / 1.713 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque96.73 Nm/l / 0.846 lbft/cu in / 0.846 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeautomaticNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.74
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.46

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed217 km/h / 135 mph / 135 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio98.24 kW/ton / 133.57 bhp/ton / 133.57 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.50 s / 10.50 s / 10.50 sFuel consumption, City (urban)12.8 l/100km / 22.1 mi/UK gal / 18.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.5 l/100km / 37.7 mi/UK gal / 31.4 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mi/UK gal / 24.8 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions242 g/km / 389 g/mi / 389 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front7J x 15Wheels rear7J x 15
Tyres front205/65 R 15 94VTyres rear205/65 R 15 94V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes reardisc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear298 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in
Braked area  

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