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(2006 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) engine, 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in, 130.0 kW / 174.3 hp / 174.3 hp @ 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm, 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed, consumption 10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mpg-UK / 22.2 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2006 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 523i Steptronic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | 4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 260 l / 9.18 cu ft / 9.18 cu ft |
| Length | 4850 mm / 190.9 in / 190.9 in | Total (curb) weight | 1835 kg / 4045 lb / 4045 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | Towing weight | 1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb | |
| Track rear | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.) | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.) |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | Total number of valves | ||
| Engine Manufacturer | Valves per cylinder | 4 | |
| Engine construction | Bore | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 399.90 cm3/cylinder / 24.403 cu in/cylinder / 24.403 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 | |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 130.0 kW / 174.3 hp / 174.3 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Aspiration | Max. torque | 230.0 N·m / 169.6 lb·ft / 169.6 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm | |
| Compressor type | Maximum rpm | ||
| Intercooler | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 52.0 kW / 69.7 hp / 69.7 hp (est.) | |
| Coolant | Specific output | 52.1 kW/l / 1.144 bhp/cu in / 1.144 bhp/cu in | |
| Catalytic converter | Specific torque | 92.1 N·m/l / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in / 0.81 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 96.5 kW/ton / 73.1 bhp/ton / 73.1 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | ||
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 10.6 l/100km / 26.6 mpg-UK / 22.2 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi | |
| Range | 660 km / 410 mi / 410 mi |
| Engine location | Engine alignment | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | Power assisted steering. | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Independent | Suspension rear | Independent |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | 225/55R16 | Tyres rear | 225/55R16 |
| Brakes front | Brakes rear | ||
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Brakes details | ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 523i Steptronic
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