BMW 520d Touring (Touring E39)

BMW 5 series 1995 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 520d Touring has been produced from May, 2000 to September, 2000. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 136 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 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 turbine. The engine meets the Euro 3 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand 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 5W-40 and oil capacity is 5 litres.

BMW 520d Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 520d Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 204 km/h.

BMW 520d Touring fuel consumption is 6.1 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (16.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1995 - 2000 version, city fuel economy - 8.1 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1140 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1400 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.4 litres per 100 km, which is 5% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

BMW 5 series safety

During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.