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| electricity |
(2002 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in, 124.5 kW / 167.0 hp / 167.0 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft @ 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 226 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph top speed, consumption 9.0 l/100km / 31.4 mpg-UK / 26.1 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2002 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 520i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E39 | 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) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Total (curb) weight | 1570 kg / 3461 lb / 3461 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.28 | Frontal area (A) | 2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.2 kW / 20.3 hp / 20.3 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 72.0 mm / 2.83 in / 2.83 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.11 | |
| Fuel supply | EFi | Engine displacement | 2171 cm3 / 132.5 cu in / 132.5 cu in |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 361.83 cm3/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder / 22.080 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 10.7 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 124.5 kW / 167.0 hp / 167.0 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 210.0 N·m / 154.9 lb·ft / 154.9 lb·ft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 73.7 kW / 98.9 hp / 98.9 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 57.4 kW/l / 1.260 bhp/cu in / 1.260 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 96.7 N·m/l / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in / 0.85 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 1 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.38 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 226 km/h / 140 mph / 140 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 106.4 kW/ton / 80.6 bhp/ton / 80.6 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.10 s / 9.10 s / 9.10 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 12.2 l/100km / 23.2 mpg-UK / 19.3 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.1 l/100km / 39.8 mpg-UK / 33.1 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.0 l/100km / 31.4 mpg-UK / 26.1 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 216 g/km / 348 g/mi / 348 g/mi | |
| Range | 778 km / 483 mi / 483 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | Steering details | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 11.3 m / 37.1 ft / 37.1 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 15 | Wheels rear | 7J x 15 |
| Tyres front | 205/65 R 15 94V | Tyres rear | 205/65 R 15 94V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | disc |
| Brake diameter front | 296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in | Brake diameter rear | 298 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 520i
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