BMW 5 Series (E39) Limousine (12/95 - 09/00)
Sedan (Saloon), 4 doors, 5 seats
Petrol (Gasoline), Straight 6, 2494 ccm
170 Hp @ 5500 rpm / 125 kW @ 5500 rpm
245 Nm @ 3950 rpm
9,7 s 0-100 km/h, max.speed 226 km/h
Urban: 15,0 l/100km, Highway: 7,5 l/100km, Mixed: 10,3 l/100km
245 g/km
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2494 ccm capacity this model produces 170 Hp and 125 kW power at 5500 rpm and 245 Nm torque at 3950 rpm with top claim speed 226 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,7 s
General info
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 523i |
| Years of production | 12/95 – 09/00 |
| Body type | Sedan (Saloon) |
| Vehicle class | Upper Middle Class (E-Class) |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Number of seats | 5 |
Performance and Emissions
Equipped with straight 6 engine with 2494 ccm capacity it produces 170 Hp and 125 kW power at 5500 rpm and 245 Nm torque at 3950 rpm with top claim speed 226 km/h and acceleration 0-100 km/h in 9,7 s
| Acceleration | 9,7 s |
| Top speed | 226 km/h |
| Fuel consumption city | 15,0 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption highway | 7,5 l/100km |
| Fuel consumption mixed | 10,3 l/100km |
| CO2 emissions | 245 g/km |
| Emissions category | D4 |
| Fuel tank size | 70 l |
Official fuel consumption is 15,0 l/100km in the city, 7,5 l/100km on the highway and 10,3 l/100km in the mixed circle. Emission category is D4 with 245 g/km carbon dioxide emissions on the Super fuel type
Dimensions & Weights
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm |
| Length | 4775 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1435 mm |
| Turning circle | 11,3 m |
| Luggage volume | 460 l |
| Curb weight | 1580 kg |
| Gross weight | 2015 kg |
| Payload | 435 kg |
| Vertical load | 90 kg |
| Roof load | 100 kg |
Engine
| Engine type | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Fuel type | Super |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| Aspiration | Naturally aspirated |
| Cylinders | Straight 6 |
| Capacity | 2494 ccm |
| Valve gear | Double Overhead Camshaft (DOHC) |
| Valves total | 24, 4 per cylinder |
Transmission
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Gearbox type | Automatic transmission, 5 speed |
Suspension, brakes and tyres
For the better road holding, handling behaviour and ride confort in the chassis construction it has mcpherson struts front suspension and multilink suspension rear suspension with vented discs (296 mm) brakes on the front axle and discs (298 mm) on the rear. Stock tire sizes are 205/65r15v front and 205/65r15v rear.
| Front suspension | McPherson struts |
| Rear suspension | Multilink suspension |
| Front brakes | Vented Discs (296 mm) |
| Rear brake | Discs (298 mm) |
| Tire size front | 205/65R15V |
| Tire size rear | 205/65R15V |
