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    523i Features & Specs

    Explore the features & specs of BMW 5 Series 523i

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    Engine specs, power, and efficiency

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    Drive Feel: Steering, Suspension, Ride Quality

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    Design, size, and presence on the road

    Interior

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    523i

    2.5L, 5-speed auto, 4-door Sedan, Petrol, RWD

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    Ashtray

    Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Cigar Lighter

    Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
    Location: Front Seats

    Courtesy Lights

    Delayed Fade: yes
    Footwell Lights: yes
    Number of Door Switches: 4

    Cruise Control

    Steering Wheel Mounted Controls: yes

    Memorised Adjustment

    Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 3
    Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 3
    Adjustment Settings: 3

    Passenger Assist Handles

    Number of Handles: 4

    Reading Lights

    Location: Front
    Location: Rear

    Vanity Mirror

    Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Driver Mirror Location: Driver
    Driver Mirror Cover: yes
    Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Mirror Cover: yes

    Catalytic Converter

    Type: 3-Way

    Emission Control Level

    Standard Met: Adr 79/01

    Engine

    Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
    Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
    Bore Engine: 84
    Engine (cc): 2494
    Compression Ratio: 10.5
    Engine Configuration: In-Line
    Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
    Engine (L): 2.5
    Engine Location: Front
    Number of Cylinders: 6
    Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
    Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
    Stroke Engine: 75
    Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
    Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes

    Additional Fuel Types

    Fuel Types: Unleaded

    Fuel

    Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    Other Fuel Type: Unleaded
    Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded

    Fuel System

    Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
    Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
    Variable Intake Manifold: yes

    Fuel Tanks

    Main Capacity Gal: 18.5
    Main Capacity (L): 70
    Main Type: Total

    Clock

    Type: Digital

    Computer

    Average Fuel Consumption: yes
    Average Speed: yes
    Number of Functions: 6
    Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
    Stopwatch: yes

    External Temperature

    Type: Digital Display

    Fuel Economy Indicator

    Type: Gauge

    Instrument Cluster

    Type: Analogue

    Odometer

    Number of Odometers: 1

    Oil Pressure

    Type: Warning Light

    Water Temperature

    Type: Gauge

    Fuel Consumption

    AS 2877 Country Highway (L/100km): 5.9
    AS 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 40
    AS 2877 Standard: As 2877
    AS 2877 Urban (L/100km): 12.4
    AS 2877 Urban (mpg): 19

    Fuel Economy

    AS 2877 City (L/100km): 12.4
    AS 2877 Highway (L/100km): 5.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 to 1000 m: 30.4
    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 9.6
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 226
    Maximum Speed (mph): 140

    Power

    Maximum Power (hp/PS): 170
    Maximum Power (kW): 125
    Maximum Torque (lb ft): 181
    Maximum Torque (Nm): 245
    Measurement Standard: DIN
    Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5500
    Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 3950

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    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    Electronic Traction Control

    Controlled By: Engine Management

    Limited Slip Differential

    Location: Rear
    Rear Type: Viscous

    Transmission

    Electronic Control Auto Only: yes
    Lock Up Auto Only: yes
    Mode Select Auto Only: yes
    Number of Speeds: 5
    Shift Lever Location: Floor
    Type: Automatic

    ABS

    Location: 4-Wheel

    Disc Brakes

    Number of Disc Brakes: 4
    Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 2

    Steering Wheel

    Telescopic Adjustment: yes
    Type: Leather Covered

    Suspension

    Location: Front
    Front Spring Type: Coil
    Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Front Type: Strut
    Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
    Location: Rear
    Rear Spring Type: Coil
    Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
    Rear Type: Strut
    Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent

    Suspension Levelling

    Location: Rear
    Rear Operation: Automatic

    Tires

    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
    Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
    Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 65
    Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: V
    Rear Wheels Tire Width: 205

    Wheels

    Front Covers: Full
    Location: Front
    Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Front Wheels Rim Type: Composite
    Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5
    Rear Covers: Full
    Location: Rear
    Rear Rim Diameter (In): 15
    Rear Rim Type: Composite
    Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 6.5

    Body Side Molding

    Colour of Body Side Moulding: Black/Grey
    Size of Body Side Molding: Narrow

    Body Style

    Body Type: Sedan
    Local Body Type: Sedan

    Chrome Bright Trim

    Bright Chrome Trim Around Side Windows: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Bumpers: yes
    Bright Chrome Trim on Side of Body: yes

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Full
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Front Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Front
    Front Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Rear Bumper Impact Absorbing: yes
    Location: Rear
    Rear Bumper Rubbing Strip: yes

    Cargo Capacity

    Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down (L): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
    Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 16.2
    Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 460

    External Dimensions

    Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11000
    Front Track (in): 59.7
    Front Track (mm): 1516
    Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 36.1
    Overall Height (in): 56.5
    Overall Height (mm): 1435
    Overall Length (in): 188
    Overall Length (mm): 4775
    Overall Width (in): 70.9
    Overall Width (mm): 1800
    Rear Track (in): 60.2
    Rear Track (mm): 1530
    Wheelbase (in): 111.4
    Wheelbase (mm): 2830

    Internal Dimensions

    Front Headroom (in): 38.7
    Front Headroom (mm): 984
    Rear Headroom (in): 37.8
    Rear Headroom (mm): 961

    Exterior Door Handles

    Color: Body Colour

    Headlight Control

    Internal Height Adjustment: yes

    Headlights

    Low Beam Bulb Type: Halogen
    Configuration: Quad
    Lens Type: Ellipsoidal

    Paint

    Type: Gloss

    Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery

    Material: Cloth/Felt

    Sunroof

    Front Sunroof Location: Front
    Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
    Front Sunroof Sliding: yes
    Front Sunroof Tilting: yes
    Front Sunroof Type: Steel

    Blind

    Location: Rear
    Rear Blind Type: Electric

    Door Mirrors/Cameras

    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
    Driver Door Mirrors Tilting for Reverse: Automatic
    Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
    Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
    Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable

    Headlight Cleaners

    Cleaners Type: High Pressure

    Heat Reflective Glass

    Location: ?

    Power Windows

    Front Electric Windows: Front
    Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
    Safety Operation for Front Power Windows: yes
    Front Power Window Switch Location: Doors
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear
    Safety Operation for Rear Power Windows: yes
    Rear Power Window Switch Location: Doors

    Rear View Mirror Camera

    Auto Dimming: yes

    Sun Visors

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Fixed
    Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
    Wiper Mist Setting: yes

    Weights

    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 1975
    Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 4354
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 750
    Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 1653
    Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1985
    Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 4376
    Maximum Roof Rack Load (kg): 100
    Maximum Roof Rack Load (lb): 220
    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1525
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3362

    Antenna

    Type: Element

    Audio System

    Brand Name: Eurovox
    Cassette Player: yes
    Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
    Cassette has Search Repeat: yes
    Disc Autochanger: yes
    Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
    Front-Rear Fader: yes
    Number of Bands: 2
    Radio Type: Am/Fm
    RDS: yes
    Seek: yes
    Seek Scan: yes
    Tape Logic Deck: yes
    System Type: Stereo

    Disc Player

    Capacity: 6

    Remote Audio Controls

    Type: Steering Wheel Mounted

    Speakers

    Number of Speakers: 6

    Door Panel Trim

    Material: Cloth

    Floor Covering

    Load Area: Textile
    Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile

    Load Area Side Covering

    Type: Textile

    Luxury Trim

    Centre Floor Console: Wood Or Woodlook
    Doors: Wood Or Woodlook
    Instrument Panel: Wood Or Woodlook

    Child Safety Seat

    Location: Rear Seats
    Type: Integrated

    Front Airbag

    Location: Driver
    Driver Airbag Type: Us-Bag
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Airbag Type: Us-Bag

    Front Seat Belts

    Driver Height Adjustable: yes
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Head Restraints

    Front Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    Front Seats Rotational Adjustment: yes
    Front Seats Type: Cushion
    Rear Seats Height Adjustable: yes
    Rear Seats Location: Rear Seats
    Rear Seats Type: Cushion

    Rear Seat Belts

    Center Operation: Reel
    Center Seat Position: Centre
    Center Type: 3-Point
    Driver Operation: Reel
    Driver Seat Position: Driver
    Driver Type: 3-Point
    Passenger Operation: Reel
    Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
    Passenger Type: 3-Point

    Side Airbag

    Location: Front

    Front Seat

    Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Driver
    Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
    Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
    Location: Passenger
    Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
    Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket

    Front Seat Center Armrest

    Center Front Seat Armrest Adjustable: yes
    Center Front Seat Armrest Folding: yes

    Seat Upholstery

    Additional Seat Material: Leather
    Hard Plastic Shell: yes
    Main Seat Material: Leather

    Seating

    Capacity: 5

    Console

    Location: Dashboard
    Dashboard Storage: Open
    Dashboard Type: Full
    Location: Floor
    Floor Storage: Open
    Floor Type: Full

    Door Pockets Bins

    Location: Driver
    Location: Passenger

    Glove Compartment

    Illuminated: yes
    Lid: yes
    Lockable: yes

    Seat Back Storage

    Location: Front

    Air Conditioning

    CFC Free Liquid Aircon: yes
    Fully Automated Climate Control: yes

    Secondary Ventilation Controls

    Passenger Seat Location: Passenger Seat

    Ventilation System

    Micro Filter: yes
    Number of Fan Speeds: 4
    Rear Seat Heater Ducts: yes
    Recirculation Setting: yes
    Side Window Ducts In Doors: yes

    Anti-Theft Protection

    Remote Operation: yes

    Power Locks

    Includes Dead Bolt: yes
    Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
    Includes Power Windows: yes
    Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
    Internal Switch: yes
    Operation: Remote

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