BMW 520d (E60)
BMW 5 series 2003 2.0 diesel description
Sedan BMW 520d has been produced from September, 2005 to March, 2007. It has 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 automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 520d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 223 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 520d in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 6.9 litres per 100km (14.5 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 9.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 5.5 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1000 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.6 litres per 100 km, which is 10% 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.

BMW 520d technical data
Model: | BMW 520d | ||
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Body style: | Sedan | ||
Production period: | 2005. September ... 2007. March | ||
Engine: | 1995 cm3 Diesel | CO2 emissions: | 185 g/km |
Power: | 163 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 340 NM ON 2000 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 223 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.7 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 6.9 (combined) 9.3 (urban) 5.5 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 7.6 l/100km (30.9 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 | ||
Gross weight: | 2060 kg |
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All BMW 5 series sedan [2003 - 2007] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
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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 |