BMW 5-series · 520i · Sedan · 2011 ‐ 2024

Manufacturing version 520i of car models 5-series was launched in 2011 by BMW. This vehicle has 4 doors, the body chassis is in the form a sedan, weight 1.6 tons and length 4.9 meters, that can seat 5 person in sum.

«5-series 520i» automobile with a 6-speed manual transmission is fitted to the rear-wheels. This automobile can speed up for 7.9 s to 100 km/h, with a maximum speed of 227 km/h, thanks to a 4-cylinders petrol engine with a «direct injection fuel system», which generate a peak output of 184 hp at 5000 rpm.

Fuel consumption is 8.9 liters in the city mode of driving, on the suburban 5.5 l, and the intermediate fuel rate is 6.8 liters per 100 kilometers. Gas tank volume is 70 l of petrol, what lets to drive nearly 1030 kilometers without refueling.

The front wheels of this vehicle have ventilated disks, 330 mm brakes and attached to the underframe with help of suspension «Double wishbone, independent, coil springs» and equipped stabilizer bar. Back wheels have ventilated disks, 330 mm brakes and attached to the undercarriage using suspension «Multilink, coil springs» and equipped anti-roll bar. Tires have the next size - 225/55R17.

According to the data of Euro NCAP crash test, this model of BMW 5-series received the maximal number of stars - five, which indicates that it is a highly safe vehicle. Furthermore to active safety systems (ESP, Traction control, EBD, Brake assistant, ABS), it is also has passive safety systems (head/curtain, passenger, driver, side airbags).