BMW 520d Touring (Touring E39)
BMW 5 series 2000 2.0 diesel description
Estate car / wagon BMW 520d Touring has been produced from September, 2000 to April, 2004. 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. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 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 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.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 520d Touring in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.1 litres per 100km (16.4 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 2000 - 2004 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 6.5 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.
BMW 520d Touring technical data
| Model: | BMW 520d Touring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2000. September ... 2004. April | ||
| 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) |
| Maximum 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: | 6.5 l/100km (36.2 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 | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1525 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2195 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) |
| Coolant capacity | 8.4 litres (8.9 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 |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2001 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija |
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All BMW 5 series estate car [2000 - 2004] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 520d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 520i Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.5 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 520i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.2 Petrol | 170 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Petrol | 192 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 525d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 193 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
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BMW 530d Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 193 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
| BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 9.9 l/100km | Manual (5) |
| BMW 530i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 | 3.0 Petrol | 231 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
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BMW 540i
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.3 l/100km | Manual (6) |
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BMW 540i Touring
Sep 2000 — Apr 2004 Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |