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BMW 5 Series 520i Mild Hybrid Steptronic M-Expressive Equipment — Eighth Generation

This page looks at the BMW 5 Series 520i Mild Hybrid Steptronic M-Expressive through ordinary cabin routines: climate preferences, getting used to the controls, and everyday phone and audio use.

8 generation · Sedan

2023

520i Mild Hybrid Steptronic

Gasoline · Automatic · RWD

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Specifications

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Performance & powertrain

Top speed
?

The highest speed a vehicle can sustain under manufacturer test conditions. Some cars are electronically limited below their mechanical potential. Glossary entry

230 km/h
Engine type
Gasoline
Transmission
Automatic
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

82 x 94.6 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

1998 cm³
Engine location
Not provided
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

8
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

190 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

139 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

11.6
Maximum power rpm
4400 rpm
Maximum torque N⋅m
310 N⋅m
Maximum torque rpm
1500 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

7.5 s
Engine power system
Direct injection (direct)
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
Euro 6
Battery power
Not provided
Fuel grade
95
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

MHEV48V
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

130 g/km
Full charge home
Not provided
Power consumption
Not provided
Fuel tank capacity
60 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
5.7 l
Average consumption
Not provided
Fuel consumption highway
Not provided

Dimensions & body

Doors number
4
Number of seats
5
Width
1900 mm
Height
1515 mm
Length
5060 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

2995 mm
U-turn diameter
12.3 m
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

1715 mm
Trunk volume max
Not provided
Trunk volume min
520 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

1680 mm
Max weight
2335 kg
Curb weight
?

The weight of the vehicle with all standard equipment and fluids but without passengers or cargo. Glossary entry

1725 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

154 mm

Identity & configuration

Vehicle class
E
Right-hand drive
No

Additional specifications

Stop
Not provided
Start
2023-06-01
Wheel size
Not provided
Rear brakes
Ventilated disc
Front brakes
Ventilated disc
Rear suspension
Independent, spring
Front suspension
Independent, spring

Trim equipment

Dimensions & body

Number of seats
5

Additional specifications

Driver Assistance Systems
Anti-lock braking system (ABS), Electronic stability program (ESP), Emergency brake assist (BAS, EBD, EBA), Automatic slip regulation (ASR), Lane departure warning system, Blind spot monitoring system, Pedestrian detection system, Cyclist detection system, Smart Brake Support (Rear Crossing) (SBS-RC) System
Stop
Not provided
View
Adaptive front-lighting system, Fog lamp, Light sensor, Rain sensor
Start
2023-06-01
Airbags
Driver's airbag, Passenger airbag, Side front airbags, Window airbags (curtains)
Camera
Rear-view camera, 360°
Isofix
Isofix for the back row
Material
Alloy
Comfort
On-board computer, Digital instrument cluster, Keyless entry system, Power folding mirrors, Power mirrors, Electronic parking brake, Self-darkening exterior mirrors
Interior
Sports front seats, Leather steering wheel, Panoramic roof, Power window
Safety
Driver drowsiness detection, Tire pressure sensors
Headlights
LED headlights
Sound
Audio system, Hi-Fi Harman Kardon audio system
Diameter
R19 ″
Multimedia
12V, Carplay, Android Auto, Navigation system, USB-C
Speakers
12 speakers
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Parking assist system
Front parking sensors, Rear parking sensors, Automatic parking system
Power steering
Active power steering
Air conditioner
Dual-zone climate control
Seat position memory
Driver's seat with memory function
Electric heating
Front seats, Side mirrors
Steering wheel adjustment
Steering wheel height adjustment, Power adjustment, Steering wheel reach adjustment
Anti theft system
Keyless central locking, Immobilizer
Seat trim
Genuine leather seats
Power seat adjustment
Driver's seat adjustment

Not provided means the source has no value. Zero remains zero. Units are shown as supplied; range test cycles are only stated when known.

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Comfort and Convenience

Cabin temperature is rarely agreed on. People differ in how warm they like the air and whether they want it aimed at the face or the footwell, so vents get redirected mid-journey.

Safety and Driver Assistance

A few minutes parked, working out where the indicator stalk, demister and gear selector sit, turns later use into a reflex rather than a search. This matters most in an unfamiliar car.

Multimedia and Connectivity

Hands-free calling is its own function, distinct from music playback. Where a car supports it, an incoming call usually interrupts audio and relies on a cabin microphone, which picks up road and wind noise as well.