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BMW 520d

(2002 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2002
Model520dIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyE39Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 inGround clearance
Width1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.69
Height1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 inTotal (curb) weight1565 kg / 3450 lb / 3450 lb
Wheelbase2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 inDry weight
Track front1516 mm / 59.7 in / 59.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.290Frontal Area2.17 m2 / 23.4 sq ft / 23.4 sq ft
Cx0.63  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves16
Engine ManufacturerBMWValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore84.0 mm / 3.31 in / 3.31 in
FueldieselStroke88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio0.95
Engine Main bearingsEngine displacement1951 cm3 / 119.1 cu in / 119.1 cu in
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Unitary capacity487.75 cm3/cylinder / 29.764 cu in/cylinder / 29.764 cu in/cylinder
SumpwetCompression ratio19.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power99.9 kW / 135.8 hp / 135.8 hp at 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm / 4000 rpm
Compressor typeMax. torque280.0 Nm / 206.5 lbft / 206.5 lbft at 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm / 1750 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output98.6 kW / 134.1 bhp / 134.1 bhp
Catalytic converteryesSpecific output68.7 kW/l / 1.531 bhp/cu in / 1.531 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque143.52 Nm/l / 1.255 lbft/cu in / 1.255 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio1.00
  Final gear (drive) ratio2.56

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed206 km/h / 128 mph / 128 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio85.62 kW/ton / 116.41 bhp/ton / 116.41 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h10.60 s / 10.60 s / 10.60 sFuel consumption, City (urban)7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mi/UK gal / 30.2 mi/US gal
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)4.7 l/100km / 60.1 mi/UK gal / 50.0 mi/US gal
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)5.9 l/100km / 47.9 mi/UK gal / 39.9 mi/US gal
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions156 g/km / 251 g/mi / 251 g/mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steering  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.30 m / 37.07 ft / 37.07 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front6.5J x 15Wheels rear6.5J x 15
Tyres front205/65 R 15 94VTyres rear205/65 R 15 94V
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear298 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 in
Braked area  

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