BMW Top Speed

5 series (e39)

220.00 km/h

or 136.70 mp/h

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E39)
Modification (Engine) 520i (150 Hp)
Start of production 1995 year
End of production 1998 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeSedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 12.6 l/100 km 18.67 US mpg22.42 UK mpg7.94 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.9 l/100 km 34.09 US mpg40.94 UK mpg14.49 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined 9.7 l/100 km 24.25 US mpg29.12 UK mpg10.31 km/l
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 9.7 sec
Maximum speed 220 km/h 136.7 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 9.8 kg/Hp, 102 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 7.7 kg/Nm, 129.3 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 150 Hp @ 5900 rpm.
Power per litre 75.3 Hp/l
Torque 190 Nm @ 4200 rpm. 140.14 lb.-ft. @ 4200 rpm.
Engine location Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M52B20
Engine displacement 1991 cm3 121.5 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Position of cylinders Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 66 mm 2.6 in.
Compression ratio 11
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel System Multi-point indirect injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain DOHC
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Oil viscosity No Data
Engine oil specification
Coolant 10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1470 kg 3240.8 lbs.
Max. weight 1980 kg 4365.15 lbs.
Max load 510 kg 1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 460 l 16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4775 mm 187.99 in.
Width 1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height 1435 mm 56.5 in.
Wheelbase 2830 mm 111.42 in.
Front track 1516 mm 59.69 in.
Rear (Back) track 1530 mm 60.24 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of Gears (manual transmission) 5
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Several levers and rods
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesDisc
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size15