BMW 520i saloon
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 520i was the entry into the world of 6-cylinder petrol engines. 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 from 2001 increased the power from the original level of 150 hp to 170 hp. 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……………………………1996 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..200,277
Price…………………………………..DM 54,500
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…………………………….220 km/h
BMW 523i saloon
The BMW 523i was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and achieved a maximum output of 170 hp. Like all engines in that 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 fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………1995 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..180,671
Price……………………………………DM 58,500
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…………………………… 228 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1495
BMW 525i saloon
The BMW 525i was powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine which had a displacement of 2.5 litres and generated maximum power of 192 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 fuel consumption.
General Data
Model Year……………………………2000 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..99,430
Price……………………………………DM 65,200
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…………………………….238 km/h
Dimensions…………………………….4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1575
BMW 528i saloon
Within the BMW 5 Series, the BMW 528i was initially the most powerful version, powered by a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with displacement of 2.8 litres achieved an output of 193 hp. In 2000, this version was replaced by the BMW 530i. 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……………………………1995 – 2000
No. of Units…………………………..261,119
Price……………………………………DM 65,000
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…………………………….236 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1515
BMW 530i saloon
The BMW 530i was the most powerful version in the BMW 5 Series from 2000 with a 6-cylinder petrol engine. All these engines epitomise dynamic driving pleasure and silky-smooth running. The version with 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 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..100,065
Price……………………………………DM 73,200
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
BMW 535i saloon
The BMW 535i provided the entry into the world of 8-cylinder petrol engines in the BMW 5 Series. These engines featured a particularly impressive torque. The maximum value of 345 Nm at 3,800 rpm was a significant achievement at the time. Innovative technologies such as 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……………………………1996 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..20,135
Price……………………………………DM 77,900
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Eight-cylinder V-engine
capacity in ccm………………………3498
Power Output…………………………173 kW/235 bhp at 5700 rpm
Max.Speed…………………………….247 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1615
BMW 540i saloon
The BMW 540i had the most powerful engine in the BMW 5 Series until the BMW M5 was launched. The V8-cylinder engine achieved maximum output of 286 hp and most importantly an impressive maximum torque of 440 Nm at 3,600 rpm. Innovative technologies such as 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……………………………1995 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..81,887
Price……………………………………DM 90,300
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 (155 mph)
Dimensions…………………………….4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1660
BMW 525d saloon
Many diesel customers regarded the BMW 525d as the ideal balance between the BMW 520d and the BMW 530d, 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. 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……………………………2000 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..43,027
Price……………………………………DM 64,500
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 ……………………………219 km/h
Dimensions……………………………4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1565
BMW 530d saloon
The BMW 530d was the most powerful diesel version of this BMW 5 Series 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 – 2003
No. of Units…………………………..105,576
Price……………………………………DM 67,600
Technical Data
Type of Engine……………………….Six-cylinder in-line engine
capacity in ccm………………………2926
Power Output…………………………135 kW/184 bhp at 4600 rpm
Max.Speed ……………………………(96 mph)222
Dimensions…………………………….4775x1800x1435
Empty Weight (kg)…………………..1650