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BMW E39 5 Series 523i (1996)

BMW E39 5 Series 525i (2000)

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Engine Technical Data

Engine type - Number of cylinders

Inline 6

Engine Code

M52B25

25 6S 5

Fuel type

Petrol

Fuel System

Siemens DME MS41.0

MPI - Siemens MS 43.0

Lubrication

Engine Cooling

Engine Alignment

Longitudinal

Engine Position

Front

Engine displacement

152.2 cu-in / 2494 cm³

Bore

3.31 inches
84 mm

3.31 inches
84.0 mm

Stroke

2.95 inches
75 mm

2.95 inches
75.0 mm

Number of valves

Aspiration

N/A

Compression Ratio

10.5

Max. RPM

Total System Power

Total System Torque

Horsepower

168 HP / 170 PS / 125 kW @ 5500 rpm

189 HP / 192 PS / 141 kW @ 6000 rpm

Maximum torque

180 lb-ft / 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm

180 lb-ft / 245 Nm @ 3500 rpm

Total electric power

Total electric torque

Number of electric engines

Electric engine #1 type

Electric engine #1 Power

Electric engine #1 Torque

Electric engine #2 type

Electric engine #2 Power

Electric engine #2 Torque

Electric engine #3 type

Electric engine #3 Power

Electric engine #3 Torque

Electric engine #4 type

Electric engine #4 Power

Electric engine #4 Torque

Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds

Clutch Type

Manual

Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight

Body

Sedan

Num. of Doors

Num. of Seats

Seat distribution

2+3

Front legroom

Rear seat legroom

Third row legroom

Front shoulder room

Rear shoulder room

Third row shoulder room

Front head room

Rear head room

Third row head room

Wheelbase

111.42 inches / 283 cm

111.42 inches / 283.0 cm

Length

187.99 inches / 477.5 cm

188.19 inches / 478.0 cm

Width

70.87 inches / 180 cm

70.87 inches / 180.0 cm

Width with mirrors

Height

56.5 inches / 143.5 cm

56.69 inches / 144.0 cm

Front Axle

59.69 inches / 151.6 cm

Rear Axle

60.24 inches / 153.0 cm

Ground clearance

Cargo box inside length

Cargo box inside height

Cargo width

Max. width at wheelhouse

Loading height

Rear door width

Rear door height

Side door width

Side door height

Approach angle (deg)

Breakover (Rampover) angle (deg)

Departure angle (deg)

Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx

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

225/60 R15

Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions

205/65 R15

225/60 R15

Front Wheels Width

Rear Wheels Width

Curb Weight

3197 lbs / 1450 kg

3307 lbs / 1500 kg

Dry Weight

Max. Towing Capacity Weight

Weight/Power Output Ratio

8.53 Kg/hp

7.81 Kg/hp

Trunk / Boot capacity

16.2 cu-ft / 460 L

Trunk / Boot First Row

Trunk / Boot Second Row

Trunk / Boot Third Row

Steering

Turning circle

37.1 feet / 11.3 m

Steering wheel lock-to-lock

Front Suspension

MacPherson struts

Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.

Rear Suspension

Multi-link suspension

Multi-link. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar

Top Speed

142 Mph / 228 km/h

148 Mph / 238 km/h

Acceleration 0 to 60 mph (0 to 96 Km/h)

Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)

8.5 s

8.1 s

Acceleration 0 to 400m (1/4 quarter mile)

Acceleration 0 to 1000m

Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined

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

18 MPG
13.1 L/100 km
22 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC

39 MPG
6.1 L/100 km
46 MPG UK

33 MPG
7.2 L/100 km
39 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC

25 MPG
9.4 L/100 km
30 MPG UK

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Low WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Medium WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - High WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Extra high WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined WLTP

Fuel Consumption - Economy - EPA

Battery Type

Charging Information

Battery capacity

Charging Time

Range

Range WLTP

Electric Range EPA

Electric Range NEDC

Electric Range WLTP

Average energy consumption

Average energy consumption WLTP

Charging Time

Fast Charging Time

Fuel Tank Capacity

18.5 gallons
70 L
15.4 UK gallons

AdBlue Tank

CO2 emissions

225 g/Km (BMW)

CO2 emissions WLTP

Emission standard

Safety

Euro NCAP

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