Full specifications
BMW 5-Series 523i Specifications
Complete technical specifications for the BMW 5-Series 523i — 204 hp, petrol, sedan, 2010. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 8.2 s, top speed 234 km/h (145 mph), consumption 7.6 l/100km (37.2 mpg UK · 30.9 mpg US).
General · 2 fields
Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
E (Upper Middle)
Fuel & Engine · 11 fields
Bore
85 mm
Catalytic converter
Closed-loop
Compression ratio
12 :1
Fuel system
Direct Injection
Fuel tank capacity
70 L (18.5 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h
1,450 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h
1,850 rpm
Stroke
88 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
DOHC
Valves per cylinder
4
Consumption (NEDC) · 2 fields
Urban consumption
10.5 l/100km (26.9 mpg UK · 22.4 mpg US)
Extra-urban consumption
5.9 l/100km (47.9 mpg UK · 39.9 mpg US)
Chassis · 11 fields
Front spring type
Coil Springs
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
Weights · 9 fields
Ball pressure
90 kg (198 lb)
Front axle weight
1,100 kg (2,425 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
2,260 kg (4,982 lb)
Kerb weight
1,625 kg (3,583 lb)
Payload
635 kg (1,400 lb)
Rear axle weight
1,250 kg (2,756 lb)
Roof load
100 kg (220 lb)
Towing weight (braked)
2,000 kg (4,409 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)
750 kg (1,653 lb)
Luggage / Load · 2 fields
Boot capacity
520 L (18.4 cu ft)
Boot sill height
675 mm (26.6 in)
Exterior Sizes · 7 fields
Length
4,899 mm (192.9 in)
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
Interior Sizes · 12 fields
Front legroom
915-1140 mm
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
Safety · 30 fields
Crash test rating
5 stars
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
Not Available
Lane keeping assist
Optional
Steering assist
Not Available
Blind spot detection
Not Available
Fatigue detection
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring
Standard
Night vision
Not Available
Pre-crash system
Not Available
High beam assist
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
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)
Not Available
Comfort · 15 fields
Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Not Available
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
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available
Interior · 32 fields
Seat height adjustment
Standard (Driver & Passenger)
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
Not Available
Audio system
Standard
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Standard
Audio input
Standard
Navigation
Optional
Bluetooth
Optional
Wireless charging
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
OTA updates
Not Available
Outside temperature
Standard
Reading lights
Standard
Exterior · 21 fields
Rain sensor
Standard (Rain Sensor)
Alloy wheels
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic roof
Not Available
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
Optional
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Optional
Alarm
Optional
Service & Warranty · 3 fields
Service interval
variable / 2 years
General warranty
2 years, onbeperkt
Body warranty
12 years
Costs · 1 fields
Road tax quarterly (NL)
€293