BMW 5-Series 4.0 Sedan Europe 523i MT, Configuration
| Volume | 2.5 l |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Consumption | 9.7 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Manual transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Clearance | 120 mm |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
| Front tires | 205/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 205/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | December 1995 — August 2000 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Manual transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,494 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 8.50 With |
| Maximum speed | 228 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 120 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Left hand drive |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Signaling | |
| Immobilizer |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,775 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,800 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,435 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Front track width | 1,516 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,530 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,495 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 1,955 kg |
| Permissible front axle load | 960 kg |
| Permissible rear axle load | 1,125 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.78 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 460 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Petrol |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 170 hp |
| Maximum power | 125 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 5,500 |
| Maximum torque | 245.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 25.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,950 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 84.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.000 mm |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 13.80 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 7.30 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 9.69 l/100 km |
| CO₂ emissions | 230.0 g/km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels | |
| Front discs | 15X6.5J |
| Rear discs | 15X6.5J |
Tires
| Front wheels | 205/65 R15 |
| Rear wheels | 205/65 R15 |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Disk |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Front fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights | |
| Additional brake light |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| On-board computer | |
| Steering wheel audio controls | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Fabric upholstery | |
| Leather upholstery |
Seats
| Second row of seats | folds in a 60/40 ratio |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Front dividing armrest | |
| Rear armrest divider | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Stability Program (ESP) |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Additional audio equipment | Hi-Fi audio system |
| CD changer |
Additional equipment
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | + |