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BMW E60 5 Series 523i
BMW E60 5 Series 523i (2005)
Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI
Volkswagen Golf 5 GTI (2004)
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Engine Technical Data
Engine type - Number of cylinders
Inline 6
Inline 4
Fuel type
Petrol
Petrol
Fuel System
MPI
Fuel Stratified Injection
Engine Alignment
Longitudinal
Transverse
Engine Position
Front
Front
Engine displacement
152.4 cu-in / 2497 cm3
121.1 cu-in / 1984 cm3
Bore
3.23 inches
82.0 mm
3.25 inches
82.5 mm
Stroke
3.1 inches
78.8 mm
3.65 inches
92.8 mm
Number of valves
24
16
Aspiration
N/A
Turbo + Intercooler
Compression Ratio
11.0
10.5
Horsepower
175 HP / 177 PS / 130 kW @ 5800 rpm
197 HP / 200 PS / 147 kW @ 5100 rpm
Maximum torque
169 lb-ft / 230 Nm @ 3500 rpm
206 lb-ft / 280 Nm @ 1800 - 5000 rpm
Drive wheels - Traction - Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
Transmission Gearbox - Number of speeds
6
6
Clutch Type
Manual
Manual
Size, Dimensions, Aerodynamics and Weight
Body
Hatchback
Num. of Doors
4
3
Num. of Seats
5
5
Wheelbase
113.78 inches / 289.0 cm
101.5 inches / 257.8 cm
Length
190.55 inches / 484.0 cm
165.98 inches / 421.6 cm
Width
72.83 inches / 185.0 cm
69.25 inches / 175.9 cm
Height
57.87 inches / 147.0 cm
57.72 inches / 146.6 cm
Aerodynamic drag coefficient - Cx
0.32
Front Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (12.2 inches / 310 mm)
Vented Discs (12.28 inches / 312 mm)
Rear Brakes - Disc dimensions
Vented Discs (12.6 inches / 320 mm)
Discs (11.26 inches / 286 mm)
Front Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/55 R16
225/40 R18
Rear Tyres - Rims dimensions
225/55 R16
225/40 R18
Front Wheels Width
7.5
Rear Wheels Width
7.5
Curb Weight
3186 lbs / 1445 kg
2970 lbs / 1347 kg
Weight/Power Output Ratio
8.16 Kg/hp
6.74 Kg/hp
Trunk / Boot capacity
18.4 cu-ft / 520 L
9.7 cu-ft / 275 L
Turning circle
35.8 feet / 10.9 m
Steering wheel lock-to-lock
2.9 turns
Front Suspension
Independent. MacPherson. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar.
Independent MacPherson. Anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-link. Coil Springs. Anti-roll bar
multilink. Anti-roll bar
Top Speed
146 Mph / 235 km/h
146 Mph / 235 km/h
Acceleration 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph)
8.5 s
7.2 s
Acceleration 0 to 1000m
27.6 s
Fuel Consumption (Economy), Emissions and Range
Fuel Consumption - Economy - City NEDC
19 MPG
12.1 L/100 km
23 MPG UK
21 MPG
11 L/100 km
26 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Open road NEDC
37 MPG
6.4 L/100 km
44 MPG UK
38 MPG
6.2 L/100 km
46 MPG UK
Fuel Consumption - Economy - Combined NEDC
28 MPG
8.5 L/100 km
33 MPG UK
29 MPG
8 L/100 km
35 MPG UK
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gallons
70 L
15.4 UK gallons
14.5 gallons
55 L
12.1 UK gallons
CO2 emissions
205 g/Km (BMW)
192 g/Km (Volkswagen)
Safety
Euro NCAP



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