BMW 5 Series 520d 2.0 MT Specs — Fourth Generation
The fourth-generation BMW 5 Series 520d 2.0 MT is a diesel sedan defined by a distinction worth noting up front: a manual gearbox driving the rear wheels rather than a self-shifting automatic.
4 generation · Sedan
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The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry
206 km/h
Engine type
Diesel
Transmission
Manual
Type of boost?
A turbocharger or supercharger compresses the air entering the engine so a smaller engine can produce more power. Naturally aspirated engines draw air without a compressor. Glossary entry
Turbo
Type of drive?
Which wheels receive power: front-wheel drive, rear-wheel drive or all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive can send power to every wheel for extra traction. Glossary entry
RWD
Bore and stroke?
The diameter of a cylinder (bore) and the distance the piston travels inside it (stroke). Together they determine the displacement of the engine. Glossary entry
84 × 88 mm
Engine capacity?
The total volume swept by all pistons inside the cylinders, usually stated in cubic centimetres or litres. Larger displacement often means more power but higher consumption. Glossary entry
1951 cm³
Engine location
Front, longitudinal
Number of gears?
How many fixed forward ratios a gearbox offers. More gears can improve economy and refinement; continuously variable transmissions have no fixed steps. Glossary entry
5
Maximum power?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
136 hp
Maximum power, kw?
A unit of engine or motor output. One metric horsepower is about 0.735 kilowatts. Peak power is normally reached at high engine speed. Glossary entry
100 kW
Compression ratio?
The ratio between the largest and smallest volume of a cylinder as the piston moves. Higher ratios improve efficiency but may require higher-octane fuel. Glossary entry
19
Maximum power rpm
4000 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
280 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
1750 rpm
Acceleration to 100?
The time a vehicle needs to reach 100 km/h from a standstill, a common shorthand for overall performance. Glossary entry
10.6 s
Engine power system
Not provided
Number of cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder?
The number of intake and exhaust valves in each cylinder. Four valves per cylinder is common and helps the engine breathe at higher speeds. Glossary entry
4
Cylinder arrangement
Inline
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Maximum power ICE
Not provided
Energy & emissions
ECO class
Not provided
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
Diesel
Mild Hybrid?
A car with a small electric motor and battery that assist the combustion engine and recover braking energy but cannot drive on electricity alone. Glossary entry
Not provided
Battery type
Not provided
CO2 emissions?
The amount of carbon dioxide released per kilometre under a standardised test. Lower figures usually go hand in hand with lower fuel consumption. Glossary entry
Not provided
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
70 l
Full public charging time
Not provided
Driving range, maximum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Driving range, minimum?
The distance an electric or plug-in vehicle can travel on a full charge under a stated test cycle. Temperature, speed and load change the real result. Glossary entry
Not provided
Fuel consumption city
7.8 l
Average consumption
5.9 l
Fuel consumption highway
4.8 l
Dimensions & body
Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1800 mm
Height
1435 mm
Length
4775 mm
Body type
Sedan
Wheelbase?
The distance between the centres of the front and rear wheels. A longer wheelbase usually gives more cabin space and a calmer ride; a shorter one helps agility and parking. Glossary entry
2830 mm
U-turn diameter
Not provided
Depth of the ford to be crossed
Not provided
Body style
Sedan
Rear track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1526 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
460 l
Front track width?
The distance between the centres of the two wheels on the same axle. A wider track generally improves stability in corners. Glossary entry
1512 mm
Max weight
2000 kg
Curb weight?
The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry
1490 kg
Ground clearance, maximum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
Not provided
Ground clearance, minimum?
The gap between the lowest point of the underbody and the road. More clearance helps on rough roads and steep driveway ramps. Glossary entry
120 mm
Identity & configuration
Body code
E39
Vehicle class
E
Body designation
E39
Right-hand drive
No
Engine code
M47D20
Additional specifications
Stop
2000-08-31
Start
1995-09-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring
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Engine and Transmission
A manual transmission leaves gear selection and clutch engagement entirely to the driver. Since a diesel engine delivers its pulling effort from low in the rev range, it generally tolerates taller gears and fewer shifts than an equivalent petrol unit would ask for.
Drivetrain and Everyday Driving
With rear-wheel drive, the front wheels handle only steering while the rear ones transmit torque. The driver's clutch pedal decides how that torque arrives: the transmission never intervenes, so smoothness from rest is a matter of coordinating the pedal with the throttle.
Body and Practicality
A sedan keeps its luggage compartment sealed off from the cabin behind a separate lid, so the boot opening is a fixed aperture rather than a full tailgate. Tall items therefore have to pass through that opening rather than over a folded load lip.
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