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BMW 523i

General information

ModelBMW 523i
Year2009
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.9 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 driving8.5 litres/100 km (27.67 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

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) at 5800 Rev. per min.
Max torque230.00 Nm (23.5 kgf-m or 169.6 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke82.1 x 78.8 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
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)8.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1131 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted.
Turn circle13 m (503.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1565 kg (3,450.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR35880
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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