BMW 5-series · 520d Executive · Sedan · 2007

Production modification 520d Executive of auto models 5-series was started in 2007 by BMW, and lasted until 2007. This auto has four doors, the body is shaped like a sedan, weight 1.5 tons and length 4.8 meters, which allows a seat 5 men in sum.

«5-series 520d Executive» automobile with a 6-speed sequential automatic transmission is fitted to the rear wheels. This vehicle can speed up for 8.7 s to 100 km/h, with a max speed of 223 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders diesel engine with a «common rail fuel system», which produce a peak output of 163 horsepower at 4000 rpm.

Gas tank capacity of this auto is 70 liters of diesel, so when average fuel rate is 6.9 l per 100 km (5.5 liters on the highway, 9.3 l in the urban), what allow you to go about 1015 kilometers unrefueled.

The forward wheels of this auto have ventilated disks, 324 mm brakes and fixed to the body chassis with help of suspension type «MacPherson, independent, coil springs» and equipped with stabilizer bar. Rearward wheels have ventilated disks, 320 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage through suspension type «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped sway bar. Tires have the following measure - 225/55R16.

In conformity with the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series got the great quantity of stars - four, which means that it is a reasonably safe auto. In addition to active safety features (Traction control, Brake assistant, ESP, ABS, EBD), it is also has passive safety systems (passenger, head/curtain, driver, side airbags).