1997 523i touring Specs1997 (E39) BMW 523i touring Specifications & Performance
1997 - 2000 (E39)
Tech Specs Summary
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- 2.5 L Inline 6
- 
- 138 mph
- 
- 8.9 seconds
- 
- 168 BHP
- 
- 28.8 mpg
- 
- 5 Doors
- 
- 5 Seats
- 
- 410-1,525 L
- 
- 1,590 kg
- Front - RWD
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph
- 0-62 mph
- 8.9 seconds
- 0-60 mph
- 8.6 seconds
- Power-to-Weight
- 106 BHP/Tonne
- Power
- 168 BHP
- Torque
- 181 lb·ft
Fuel Economy
- Combined
- 28.8 mpg
- Total Range
- 443 Miles
Petrol Engine
- Displacement
- 2.5 Litre
- 2,494 cc
- Configuration
- Inline 6
- Aspiration
- Natural
- Peak Power
- 168 BHP @ 5,500 RPM
- 170 ps @ 5,500 RPM
- Peak Torque
- 181 lb·ft @ 3,950 RPM
- 245 N·m @ 3,950 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
- Engine Name
- M52B25
- Compression Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Bore x Stroke
- 84 x 75 mm
- Bore-Stroke Ratio
- 1.12:1
- Over-Square
- Specific Output
- 67 BHP/L
- Power/Cylinder
- 28 BHP
- Unitary Capacity
- 416 cc
- BMEP
- 12.3 Bar
- 179 PSI
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
- Body Style
- Large Estate
- Doors
- 5
- Seats
- 5
- Cargo Space
- 410-1,525 L
- Kerb Weight
- 1,590 kg
- Gross Weight
- 2,165 kg
- Maximum Payload
- 575 kg
- Tow Capacity
- 1,800 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
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