(2005 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2005 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 523i Touring Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E60 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4843 mm / 190.7 in / 190.7 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Height | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1655 kg / 3649 lb / 3649 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2886 mm / 113.6 in / 113.6 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Track rear | 1581 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | 0.300 | Frontal Area | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx | 0.68 |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 82.0 mm / 3.23 in / 3.23 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 78.8 mm / 3.10 in / 3.10 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 1.04 | |
| Engine Main bearings | Engine displacement | 2497 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Unitary capacity | 416.17 cm3/cylinder / 25.396 cu in/cylinder / 25.396 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | wet | Compression ratio | 11.0 : 1 |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. output power | 130.5 kW / 177.4 hp / 177.4 hp at 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm / 5800 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Max. torque | 230.0 Nm / 169.6 lbft / 169.6 lbft at 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm / 3500 rpm |
| Intercooler | none | Maximum rpm | |
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 128.7 kW / 175.0 bhp / 175.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 70.1 kW/l / 1.562 bhp/cu in / 1.562 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 92.11 Nm/l / 0.806 lbft/cu in / 0.806 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.70 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 224 km/h / 139 mph / 139 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 105.74 kW/ton / 143.77 bhp/ton / 143.77 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 9.50 s / 9.50 s / 9.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 13.7 l/100km / 20.6 mi/UK gal / 17.2 mi/US gal |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 7.1 l/100km / 39.8 mi/UK gal / 33.1 mi/US gal | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 9.5 l/100km / 29.7 mi/UK gal / 24.8 mi/US gal | |
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 230 g/km / 370 g/mi / 370 g/mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | |||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 LM | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 LM |
| Tyres front | 225/55 R 16 95V | Tyres rear | 225/55 R 16 95V |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | 310 mm / 12.2 in / 12.2 in | Brake diameter rear | 320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in |
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 523i Touring Automatic
