BMW 520i touring
The BMW 520i touring provided the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines within the BMW 5 Series touring models. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. This is particularly true for the version with displacement of two litres. New engines increased the power from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp from 2001. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..35,029
Price…………………………………..DM 60,200
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1991
Power Output………………………..110 kW/150 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 205 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1580
BMW 523i touring
The BMW 523i touring was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and generated maximum power of 170 hp. Like all engines of this generation, this engine also epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..29,169
Price……………………………………DM 64,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………125 kW/170 bhp at 5500 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 222 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1590
BMW 525i touring
The BMW 525i touring was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had displacement of 2.5 litres and achieved a maximum output of 192 hp. Like all the engines of this generation, this engine epitomises dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..22,177
Price……………………………………DM 69,400
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2494
Power Output…………………………141 kW/192 bhp at 6000 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………235 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1680
BMW 528i touring
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 528i touring was initially the most powerful touring version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with a displacement of 2.8 litres generated power of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 530i touring. Innovative technologies like variable timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1996 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..30,244
Price……………………………………DM 71,900
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2793
Power Output…………………………142 kW/193 bhp at 5300 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….229 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4805x1800x1440
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1625
BMW 530i touring
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 530i touring was the most powerful touring version, powered by a 6-cylinder engine from 2000. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth performance. The version with a displacement of three litres generated power of 231 hp and accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within 7.5 seconds. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..9,395
Price……………………………………DM 78,200
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2979
Power Output………………………..170 kW/231 bhp at 5900 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 250 km/h (155 mph)
BMW 540i touring
The BMW 540i touring had the most powerful engine in the BMW 5 Series touring models. The V8-cylinder engine achieved maximum output of 286 hp and most importantly an impressive maximum torque of 440 Nm at 3,600 rpm. This power unit accelerated the vehicle in the sprint to 100 km/h within just 6.3 seconds. Innovative technologies like variable valve timing (Vanos) and the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1997 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..9,555
Price……………………………………DM 95,300
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Eight-cylinder V-engine
capacity in ccm……………………..4398
Power Output…………………………210 kW/286 bhp at 5700 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….250 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1440
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1770
BMW 520d touring
The BMW 520d touring was a particularly affordable version of this BMW 5 Series touring generation. The 136 hp 4-cylidner turbodiesel engine with Common Rail direct injection helped the BMW 5 Series to achieve impressively low consumption values and a respectable range. This car was a very attractive package for fleet customers. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..9,099
Price……………………………………DM 64,000
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Four-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………1951
Power Output………………………..100 kW/136 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….204 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1440
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1670
BMW 525d touring
Many diesel customers regarded the BMW 525d touring as the ideal balance between the BMW 520d touring and the BMW 530d touring, with which the engine technology was closely related. The BMW high-tech diesel with maximum power of 163 hp and Common Rail direct injection generated a high torque at an early stage thanks to an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..30,557
Price……………………………………DM 68,700
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2497
Power Output…………………………120 kW/163 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………… 215 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1780
BMW 530d touring
The BMW 530d touring was the most powerful diesel version of this BMW 5 Series touring generation. The BMW high-tech diesel with maximum power of 184 hp and Common Rail direct injection generated a high torque at an early stage thanks to an exhaust turbocharger with variable turbine geometry. As a result, the turbo lag often encountered was effectively avoided. Innovative technologies like the world’s first lightweight alloy chassis manufactured in large-scale production helped to reduce fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1998 – 2004
No. of Units…………………………..66,150
Price……………………………………DM 71,800
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2926
Power Output………………………..135 kW/184 bhp at 4000 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….222 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4805x1800x1445
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1760