BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) 520i (170 hp) Automatic

Gasoline engine with 170 hp (125 kW) and 155 lb-ft (210 Nm), built 2000–2003, sedan body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) has 8 more powerful gasoline versions.

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Power170 hp (125 kW)
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm)
0–62 mph10.2 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)
FuelGasoline

Specifications

Engine

Engine version520i (170 hp) Automatic
Engine codeM54B22
Displacement2.2 L (2,171 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel systemMulti-point indirect injection
Compression ratio10-8
Bore80 mm
Stroke72 mm
Engine oil capacity6.9 qt (6.5 l)

Performance

Power170 hp (125 kW) @ 6100 rpm
Torque155 lb-ft (210 Nm) @ 3500 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)10.2 s
Top speed137 mph (220 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelGasoline
City17 mpg (13.5 l/100 km)
Highway24 mpg (9.9 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleSedan
Doors5
Length188.0 in (4,775 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Height56.5 in (1,435 mm)
Curb weight3,296 lb (1,495 kg)
Gross vehicle weight4,420 lb (2,005 kg)
Cargo volume16.2 cu ft (460 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMultiple arms and links
Tires205/65 R15
WheelsR15
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW 5 Series with this engine

  • On a gasoline engine, check the oil consumption, the timing chain or belt and, on turbo engines, the turbocharger.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
520d (136 hp)Diesel136 hp (100 kW)
520i (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
525d (163 hp)Diesel163 hp (120 kW)
525d (163 hp) AutomaticDiesel163 hp (120 kW)
525i 24V (192 hp)Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)
525i 24V (192 hp) AutomaticGasoline192 hp (141 kW)
530d (193 hp)Diesel193 hp (142 kW)
530d (193 hp) AutomaticDiesel193 hp (142 kW)
530i 24V (231 hp)Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)
530i 24V (231 hp) AutomaticGasoline231 hp (170 kW)
535i V8 (245 hp)Gasoline245 hp (180 kW)
535i V8 (245 hp) AutomaticGasoline245 hp (180 kW)
540i (286 hp)Gasoline286 hp (210 kW)
540i (286 hp) AutomaticGasoline286 hp (210 kW)

← All BMW 5 Series (E39, Facelift 2000) engines

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