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Technical data

This 523i AT (170 hp) engine was fitted in the E39 Touring wagon, which was produced by BMW from 1995 to 2000. In addition to this engine, 19 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 km16litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km8.2litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km11.1litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 440 to 850km
Fuel98 RON
Top speed220km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)10second

Engine

Displacement2494cm3
Engine power170bhp
RPM at max powerto 5 500RPM
Maximum torque245Nm
RPM at max torque3950RPM
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
Length4805mm
Width1800mm
Height1445mm
Wheelbase2830mm
Front track1512mm
Rear track1527mm
Ground clearance140mm
Kerb weight1550kg
Gross weight2200kg
Displacement650kg
Min. boot capacity410litre
Max. boot capacity1525litre
Body typeEstate

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.)

City19.2 litres / 100km
Highway9.8 litres / 100km
Average13.3 litres / 100km

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

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