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.

BMW 5 series 1995

BMW 520d Touring technical data

Model: BMW 520d Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2000. May ... 2000. September 
Engine: 1951 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: 163 g/km
Power: 136 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 280 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 204 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 11.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 6.1 (combined) 8.1 (urban) 5.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 6.4 l/100km (36.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 410 litres
Gross weight: 2220 kg

BMW 520d Touring engine M47D20

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 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 1951 cm3
Number of cylinders 4
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 88 mm
Compression ratio 19 : 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 520d Touring oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 5 litres (5.3 quarts)
Power 116 - 136 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 265 - 280 NM ON 1750 RPM
Start of production (year) 1998
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija

All BMW 5 series estate car [1995 - 2000] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 520i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient petrol version

2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.6 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 520i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 520d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 2.5 Petrol 170 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 2.5 Diesel 143 HP 8.3 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 2.5 Diesel 143 HP 9.4 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 7.0 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 2.5 Diesel 163 HP 8.2 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 9.8 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 2.8 Petrol 193 HP 11.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 530d Touring Sep 1998 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP)

2.9 Diesel 184 HP 7.4 l/100km Manual (5)
BMW 530d Touring Sep 1998 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP)

2.9 Diesel 184 HP 8.5 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 540i Jan 1998 — Dec 2000

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.4 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 540i Touring Jun 1997 — Sep 2000

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 5 series 1995 reviews
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