BMW 520d (E60)

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BMW 5 series 2003 2.0 diesel description

Sedan BMW 520d has been produced from September, 2005 to March, 2007. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 340 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

BMW 520d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 520d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.6 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 223 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 520d fuel consumption is 5.9 litres per 100km (16.9 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 2003 - 2007 version, city fuel economy - 8 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 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 6.9 litres per 100 km, which is 17% 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, children safety - with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 520d AT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 17 % - 6.9 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 7.6 litres per 100 km.

BMW 520d technical data

Model:	BMW 520d
Body style:	Sedan
Production period:	2005. September ... 2007. March
Engine:	1995 cm³ Diesel, 4 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	158 g/km
Power:	163 HP ON 4000 RPM	Torque:	340 NM ON 2000 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (6 gears)	Drive type:	Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed:	223 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	8.6 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	5.9 (combined) 8.0 (urban) 4.7 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	6.9 l/100km (34.1 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity:	70 litres (18.5 gallons)
Car dimensions:	4.84m (length) 1.85m (width) 1.47m (height)
Turning diameter:	11 meters
Trunk capacity:	520 litres
Trunk max capacity:	520 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight:	2050 kg

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All BMW 5 series sedan [2003 - 2007] modifications

Modification	Engine	Power	Consumption	Gearbox	Drive type
BMW 520d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient diesel version	2.0 Diesel	163 HP	5.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 520d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007	2.0 Diesel	163 HP	6.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 520i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005	2.2 Petrol	170 HP	9.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 520i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005	2.2 Petrol	170 HP	9.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 523i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007 Most fuel efficient petrol version	2.5 Petrol	177 HP	8.5 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 523i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	2.5 Petrol	177 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁵⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.4 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525i Sep 2003 — Mar 2005	2.5 Petrol	192 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	2.5 Petrol	218 HP	8.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	2.5 Petrol	218 HP	9.4 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	2.5 Petrol	218 HP	9.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 525xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	2.5 Petrol	218 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2004 — Mar 2007	2.5 Diesel	177 HP	6.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 525d Jan 2004 — Mar 2007	2.5 Diesel	177 HP	7.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i Jul 2003 — Mar 2005	3.0 Petrol	231 HP	9.9 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Petrol	258 HP	8.8 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530i Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Petrol	258 HP	9.3 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Petrol	258 HP	9.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 530xi 4x4 Mar 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Petrol	258 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 530d Jul 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	218 HP	6.9 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530d Jul 2003 — Sep 2005	3.0 Diesel	218 HP	7.8 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Diesel	231 HP	6.7 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530d Sep 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Diesel	231 HP	7.5 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 530xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Diesel	231 HP	7.6 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 530xd 4x4 Sep 2005 — Mar 2007	3.0 Diesel	231 HP	8.2 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	All wheel
BMW 535d Sep 2004 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull diesel version (272 HP)	3.0 Diesel	272 HP	8.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 540i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007	4.0 Petrol	306 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 540i Mar 2006 — Mar 2007	4.0 Petrol	306 HP	10.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 545i Sep 2003 — Sep 2005	4.4 Petrol	333 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 545i Sep 2003 — Sep 2005	4.4 Petrol	333 HP	11.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 550i Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds	4.8 Petrol	367 HP	11.0 l/100km	Manual ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel
BMW 550i Sep 2005 — Mar 2007 Most powerfull petrol version (367 HP)	4.8 Petrol	367 HP	11.0 l/100km	Automatic ⁽⁶⁾	Rear wheel

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