BMW1997 520i touring Specs

1997 (E39) BMW 520i touring Specifications & Performance

1997 - 2000 (E39)

Tech Specs Summary


2 L Inline 6

132 mph

10.6 seconds

148 BHP

29.4 mpg

5 Doors

5 Seats

410-1,525 L
kg
1,580 kg
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
132 mph
0-62 mph
10.6 seconds
0-60 mph
10.3 seconds
Power-to-Weight
94 BHP/Tonne
Power
148 BHP
Torque
140 lb·ft

Fuel Economy

Fuel Economy
Combined
29.4 mpg
Total Range
452 Miles

Petrol Engine

Petrol Engine
Displacement
2 Litre
1,991 cc
Configuration
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
148 BHP @ 5,900 RPM
150 ps @ 5,900 RPM
Peak Torque
140 lb·ft @ 4,200 RPM
190 N·m @ 4,200 RPM
Valvetrain
DOHC
Valves/Cylinder
4 (24v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Petrol
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 Litres

Extra Engine Specs

Extra Engine Specs
Engine Name
M52B20
Compression Ratio
11:1
Bore x Stroke
80 x 66 mm
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.21:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
74 BHP/L
Power/Cylinder
25 BHP
Unitary Capacity
332 cc
BMEP
12 Bar
173.9 PSI

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Gearbox (MT)
5 Gears
Gearbox (AT)
5 Gears
Tyre Sizes
205/65R15 V
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Front Brakes
Vented Disc
Rear Brakes
Vented Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body Style
Large Estate
Doors
5
Seats
5
Cargo Space
410-1,525 L
Kerb Weight
1,580 kg
Gross Weight
2,155 kg
Maximum Payload
575 kg
Tow Capacity
1,600 kg
Length
4,805 mm
Width
1,800 mm
Height
1,440 mm
Wheelbase
2,830 mm
Front Track
1,512 mm
Rear Track
1,527 mm

Euro NCAP Results

Adult Occupant
★★★★☆
Pedestrian
★☆☆☆

UK Vehicle Tax Cost

> 1549cc
£375
★★★★★
★★★★★
3.5

Performance Rating2.1
Environment Rating1.1
Practicality Rating3.3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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