BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Technical specifications and fuel economy

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) has a urban fuel consumption of 13.1 l/100 km | 18.0 mpg US | 21.6 mpg UK extra urban fuel consumption of 7.2 l/100 km | 32.7 mpg US | 39.2 mpg UK BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 8.5 sec. The maximum speed is 228 km/h | 142 mph.

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Technical information

BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) General information
Brand : BMW
Model : 5 Series
Generation : 5 Series (E39)
Engine / modification : 523i (170 Hp)
Production start : 1995 year
Production end : 1998 year
Coupe type : Sedan
Num. of Doors : 4
Num. of seats : 5
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Fuel economy (consumption)
Fuel consumption / economy - urban : 13.1 l/100 km | 18.0 mpg US | 21.6 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - extra urban : 7.2 l/100 km | 32.7 mpg US | 39.2 mpg UK
Fuel consumption / economy - combined :
Fuel Type : Petrol (Gasoline)
Fuel tank volume : 70 l | 18.5 US gallons | 15.4 UK gallons
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Performance
Power : 170 hp | 125 kW
Max power in : 5500 rpm.
Maximum speed : 228 km/h | 142 mph
Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h : 8.5 sec
Torque : 245 Nm @ 3950 rpm.
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Engine
Model Engine : M52B25
Engine position : Front, longitudinal
Engine displacement : 2494 cm3
Engine oil capacity : 6.5 l
Coolant : 10.5 l
Fuel System : Multi-point injection
Position of cylinders : Inline
Valvetrain : DOHC
Number of cylinders : 6
Number of valves per cylinder : 4
Compression ratio : 10.5
Piston Stroke : 75 mm
Cylinder Bore : 84 mm
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Transmission
Wheel Drive : Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) : 5
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Chassis
Length : 4775 mm | 188.0 in
Width : 1800 mm | 70.9 in
Height : 1435 mm | 56.5 in
Wheelbase : 2830 mm | 111.4 in
Front track : 1516 mm | 59.7 in
Rear (Back) track : 1530 mm | 60.2 in
Minimum volume of Luggage (trunk) : 460 l
Front suspension : Wishbone
Rear suspension : Several levers and rods
Max weight : 1985 kg | 4376 lbs
Front brakes : Ventilated discs
Rear brakes : Disc
Kerb Weight : 1475 kg | 3252 lbs
ABS : yes
Steering type : Steering rack and pinion
Power steering : Hydraulic Steering
BMW 5 Series (E39) 523i (170 Hp) Tyres / Wheels
Tire size : 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size : R15

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