2007 BMW 523i E60: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2007 BMW 523i specifications

2007 BMW 523i data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2888 mm	113.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1558 mm	61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1581 mm	62.2 inches
Length	4841 mm	190.6 inches
Width	1846 mm	72.7 inches
Height	1468 mm	57.8 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1575 kg	3472 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.27
Frontal area	2.26 m²
CdA	0.61
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N53B25U0
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	2.5 litre 2497 cc (152.376 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	82 × 78.8 mm 3.23 × 3.1 in
Bore/stroke ratio	1.04
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	190 PS (187.5 bhp) (140 kW) at 6300 rpm
maximum torque	235 Nm (173 ft·lb) (24 kgm) at 3500 rpm
Specific output	56 kW/litre 76.1 ps/litre 75.1 bhp/litre 1.23 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	94.11 Nm/litre 1.14 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	12:1
Fuel system	direct petrol injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1182.7 kPa (171.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	416.17 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	8.2 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	28.6 s
Maximum speed	237 km/h (147 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 120.7 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 88.77 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 119.05 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.26 kg/kW 18.82 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	10.1/5.7/7.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	10.1/5.7/7.3 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	9.9/17.5/13.7 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	28.0/49.6/38.7 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	23.3/41.3/32.2 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	174.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	H
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	rear wheel drive
Torque split	N/A
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7J x 16 LM
Wheel size rear	7J x 16 LM
Tyres front	225/55 R 16 95V
Tyres rear	225/55 R 16 95V
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	324 mm
Rear brake diameter	320 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	151778
Production total
Model code
Model family	E60
RAC rating	25.0
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2007 BMW 523i added 2007-01-09. Last modified 2013-02-28.