Complete technical specifications for the BMW 5-Series 520i — 184 hp, petrol, sedan, 2013. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 7.9 s, top speed 233 km/h (145 mph), consumption 6.0 l/100km (47.1 mpg UK · 39.2 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | E (Upper Middle) |
| Bore | 84 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Closed-loop |
| Compression ratio | 10 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 L (18.5 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,700 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 2,200 rpm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Urban consumption | 8.1 l/100km (34.9 mpg UK · 29.0 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 4.7 l/100km (60.1 mpg UK · 50.0 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Multilink |
| Turning circle | 12.0 m (39.4 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 225/55R17 |
| Rear tyre size | 225/55R17 |
| Ball pressure | 90 kg (198 lb) |
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| Front axle weight | 1,070 kg (2,359 lb) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,225 kg (4,905 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,590 kg (3,505 lb) |
| Payload | 635 kg (1,400 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 1,280 kg (2,822 lb) |
| Roof load | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 520 L (18.4 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 675 mm (26.6 in) |
| Length | 4,907 mm (193.2 in) |
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| Width | 1,860 mm (73.2 in) |
| Height | 1,464 mm (57.6 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,968 mm (116.9 in) |
| Front track | 1,600 mm |
| Ground clearance | 141 mm (5.6 in) |
| Rear track | 1,627 mm |
| Front legroom | 915-1140 mm |
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| Front headroom | 960-1030 mm |
| Front seat back length | 665 mm |
| Front seat length | 500 mm |
| Step-in height | 530 mm (20.9 in) |
| Interior width front | 1,535 mm |
| Rear legroom | 635-890 mm |
| Rear headroom | 935 mm |
| Rear seat back length | 620 mm |
| Rear seat length | 515 mm |
| Rear seat height | 340 mm |
| Interior width rear | 1,505 mm |
| Crash test rating | 5 stars |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Optional |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Not Available |
| Forward collision warning | Not Available |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Not Available |
| Pedestrian AEB | Optional |
| Lane keeping assist | Optional |
| Steering assist | Not Available |
| Blind spot detection | Not Available |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Night vision | Optional |
| Pre-crash system | Not Available |
| High beam assist | Optional |
| Traffic sign recognition | Optional |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Standard |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Optional |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Standard |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Automatic) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Optional Package (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Optional |
| Park assist | Optional |
| Electric parking brake | Standard |
| Start/stop system | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Optional |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Optional |
| Sport seats | Optional |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Optional |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Not Available |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Optional |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Optional |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Optional |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Standard |
| Navigation | Optional |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard (Rain Sensor) |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not Available |
| Panoramic roof | Optional |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Optional Package |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Optional Package |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Standard |
| Xenon headlights | Standard |
| LED headlights | Optional |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Standard |
| Alarm | Optional |
| Service interval | variable / 2 years |
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| General warranty | 2 years, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 12 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €293 |
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