BMW 5-Series 4.0 Station wagon Russia 523i AT, Configuration
| Volume | 2.5 l |
| Power | 170 hp |
| Consumption | 11.0 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Petrol |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 5 |
| Clearance | 120 mm |
| Trunk volume | 410 l |
| Front tires | 205/65 R15 |
| Rear tires | 205/65 R15 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | March 1997 — August 2000 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Station wagon |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,494 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Acceleration time 0–100 km/h | 10.19 With |
| Maximum speed | 222 km/h |
| Ground clearance (ride height) | 120 mm |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 5 |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,805 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,800 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,445 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.650 m |
| Front track width | 1,516 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,527 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,580 kg |
| Permissible gross weight | 2,205 kg |
| Specific gravity | 9.28 kg/hp |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
| Trunk volume | 410 (1525) 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 |
Fuel consumption
| Fuel consumption in the urban cycle | 15.60 l/100 km |
| Fuel consumption outside the city | 7.90 l/100 km |
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.00 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
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
| Halogen headlights | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights |
Side mirrors
| Side mirrors in body color | |
| Electrically heated mirrors |
Windows and driver visibility
| Rain sensor |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Leather-wrapped steering wheel | |
| Adjustable steering column | |
| Vertical steering wheel adjustment | |
| On-board computer | |
| Telescopic steering wheel adjustment | |
| Steering wheel audio controls |
Seats
| Electrically heated front seats |
Interior electrical package
| Central lock | |
| Electric front windows | |
| Rear electric windows | |
| Remote key (remote key) |
Additional interior equipment
| Smoker package |
Active and passive safety systems
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Rear parking sensors | |
| Tire pressure monitoring system |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | Eat |
| Climate control |
Additional equipment
| Auto-dimming rearview mirror |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | option |