BMW1995 523i Specs

1995 (E39) BMW 523i Specs & Performance

1995 - 2000 (E39)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L Inline 6

142 mph

8.5 seconds

168 hp

28 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
3,296 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
142 mph
0-62 mph
8.5 seconds
0-60 mph
8.2 seconds
Power-to-Weight
19.62 lb/hp
Power
168 hp
Torque
181 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
28 mpg
Total Range
517 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.5 Liter
152.2 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
168 hp @ 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
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M52B25
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Bore x Stroke
3.307 x 2.953 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.12:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
1.1 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
28 hp
Cylinder Volume
25.4 in3
BMEP
179 PSI
12.3 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

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

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Curb Weight
3,296 lbs
Gross Weight
4,310 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,014 lbs
Towing Capacity
4,134 lbs
Length
188 in
Width
70.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Wheelbase
111.4 in
Front Track
59.7 in
Rear Track
60.2 in
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Performance Rating2.4
Environment Rating1.5
Practicality Rating2.8

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
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