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 5 series 2000

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.

Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija

All BMW 5 series estate car [2000 - 2004] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox
BMW 520d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.0 Diesel 136 HP 6.1 l/100km Manual (5)
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)
BMW 530d Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull diesel version (193 HP)

2.9 Diesel 193 HP 7.3 l/100km Manual (5)
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)
BMW 540i

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 12.3 l/100km Manual (6)
BMW 540i Touring Sep 2000 — Apr 2004

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.4 Petrol 286 HP 13.0 l/100km Automatic (5)
BMW 5 series 2000 reviews
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