BMW 520i (G31)
BMW 5 series 2020 2.0 petrol description
Estate car / wagon BMW 520i is being produced from January, 2020. It has four-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 184 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 290 Nm (Newton metres) on 1350 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system and MHI TD04LR6W turbine. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 200 000 and 340 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20 and oil capacity is 5.3 litres.
BMW 520i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 520i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.3 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 520i reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7.2 litres per 100km.
BMW 520i technical data
| Model: | BMW 520i | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2020. January | ||
| Engine: | 1998 cm3 Petrol, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 184 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 290 NM ON 1350 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.3 seconds |
| Fuel consumption: | 7.2 l/100km (32.7 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 68 litres (18 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.96m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 560 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2410 kg | ||
BMW 520i engine B48B20M0
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 200,000 to 340,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1998 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 82 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 94.6 mm |
| Compression ratio | 11 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Injection |
| BMW 520i oil type | 0W-30, 5W-30, 0W-20 |
| Oil capacity | 5.3 litres (5.6 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 9.9 litres (10.5 quarts) |
| Power | 184 HP ON 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 290 NM ON 1350 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2014 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW 2 sērija and 3 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
All BMW 5 series estate car [2020 modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
BMW 520i
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i | 2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | - | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i 4x4 | 2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | - | All wheel |
|
BMW 520d
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Rear wheel |
|
BMW 520d 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | All wheel |
| BMW 520e | 2.0 Hybrid | 163 HP | - | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530e | 2.0 Hybrid | 184 HP | - | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530e 4x4 | 2.0 Hybrid | 184 HP | - | All wheel |
|
BMW 540i 4x4
Most powerfull petrol version (333 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 333 HP | - | All wheel |
| BMW 530d | 3.0 Diesel | 286 HP | - | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 286 HP | - | All wheel |
|
BMW 540d 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds |
3.0 Diesel | 340 HP | - | All wheel |