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Technical data

This 523i AT (170 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 km15litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7.5litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km10.3litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 470 to 930km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed226km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)9.7second

Engine

Displacement2494cm3
Engine power170bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 500RPM
Maximum torque245Nm
RPM at max torque3500RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore84mm
Stroke75mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

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

Body

Seats5
Length4775mm
Width1800mm
Height1435mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1516mm
Rear track1530mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1510kg
Gross weight2020kg
Displacement510kg
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.)

City18 litres / 100km
Highway9 litres / 100km
Average12.4 litres / 100km

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

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