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BMW E39 5 Series 523i Specs

(1996 - 1998) - Technical Specifications for Years 1996, 1997, 1998

Petrol

152.2 cu-in
2494 cm³

Inline 6

168 HP
170 PS / 125 kW

180 lb-ft
245 Nm

142 Mph
228 km/h

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Body, Model and Production details

Generation :	E39

Body :	Sedan

Num. of Doors :	4 doors


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders :	Inline 6

Engine Code :	M52B25

Fuel type :	Petrol

Fuel System :	Siemens DME MS41.0

Engine Alignment :	Longitudinal

Engine Position :	Front

Engine displacement :	152.2 cu-in / 2494 cm³

Bore x Stroke :	3.31 x 2.95 inches 84 x 75 mm

Number of valves :	24 Valves

Aspiration :	naturally-aspirated

Compression Ratio :	10.5

Horsepower :	168 HP / 170 PS / 125 kW @ 5500 rpm

Maximum torque :	180 lb-ft / 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain :	RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds :	5 speed Manual


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road:	39 MPG 6.1 L/100 km 46 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Highway:	31 MPG 7.5 L/100 km 38 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City:	20 MPG 11.7 L/100 km 24 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC :	20 MPG 11.7 L/100 km 24 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC :	39 MPG 6.1 L/100 km 46 MPG UK

Fuel Tank Capacity :	18.5 gallons 70 L 15.4 UK gallons

CO2 emissions :	225 g/km (BMW)

BMW E39 5 Series 523i Safety Ratings

Euro NCAP	BMW E39 5 Series 523i Euro NCAP Safety Rating Adult: Pedestrian: 4 of 5 1 of 5 Tested on: 1998


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Wheelbase :	111.42 inches / 283 cm

Length :	187.99 inches / 477.5 cm

Width :	70.87 inches / 180 cm

Height :	56.5 inches / 143.5 cm

Front Axle :	59.69 inches / 151.6 cm

Rear Axle :	60.24 inches / 153.0 cm

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx :	-

Curb Weight :	3197 lbs / 1450 kg

Weight/Power Output Ratio :	8.5 kg/hp


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Interior size, Dimensions

Num. of Seats :	5 seats

Seat distribution :	2+3

Trunk / Boot capacity :	16.2 cu-ft / 460 L


BMW E39 5 Series 523i Brakes, Tires, Steering and Suspension

Front Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Vented Discs (11.65 inches / 296 mm)

Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions :	Discs (11.73 inches / 298 mm)

Front Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions :	205/65 R15

Turning circle :	37.1 feet / 11.3 m

Front Suspension :	MacPherson struts

Rear Suspension :	Multi-link suspension