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BMW 523i Touring

General information

ModelBMW 523i Touring
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP)
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1383 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5330 litres (1,408 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1280 kg (2,821.9 pounds)
Max weight with load1520 kg (3,351.0 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR38280
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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