BMW 523i (E60)

BMW 5 series 2007 2.5 petrol description

Sedan BMW 523i has been produced from March, 2007 to January, 2010. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 6300 rpm and torque 235 Nm (Newton metres) on 3500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 5 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 240 000 to 410 000 kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
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Engine is relatively reliable. Most problems relate to the fuel injection system, spark plugs  ...  This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 523i has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 523i accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 236 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 523i in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 7.5 litres per 100km (13.3 km/l), city fuel economy - 10 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.9 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 920 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1180 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 10 litres per 100 km, which is 33% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.