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Technical data

This 520i MT (150 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 Sedan (4-door), which was produced by BMW from 1995 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 23 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km13litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km6.8litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.1litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 540 to 1 030km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed220km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)10.2second

Engine

Displacement1990cm3
Engine power150bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 900RPM
Maximum torque190Nm
RPM at max torque4200RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore80mm
Stroke66mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxManual
Number of gears5
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.3m

Body

Seats5
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height1435mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1516mm
Rear track1530mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1410kg
Gross weight1945kg
Displacement535kg
Min. boot capacity460litre
Max. boot capacity460litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, Spring
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City15.6 litres / 100km
Highway8.2 litres / 100km
Average10.9 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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