BMW 520d (E39)

BMW 5 series 1995 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 520d 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. 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 has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 520d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 206 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 520d in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1995 - 2000 version, fuel consumption in city - 7.8 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.7 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1180 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1480 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 6.3 litres per 100 km, which is 7% 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.