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BMW 5 Series Touring

1997 – 2000 Touring · Estate / wagon Germany

The BMW 5 Series Touring is a estate built from 1997 to 2000. Buyers could choose between petrol and diesel engines, from 136 to 286 hp. Top speed goes up to 250 km/h. The same generation also came as a sedan.

VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
520d 5MT RWD (136 HP)
2.0 L · 4 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 136 hp 10.9 s 204 5-speed manual
525tds 5AT RWD (143 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 11.4 s 203 5-speed automatic
525tds 5MT RWD (143 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 143 hp 10.7 s 210 5-speed manual
520i 5AT RWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 12.2 s 209 5-speed automatic
520i 5MT RWD (150 HP)
2.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 150 hp 10.6 s 212 5-speed manual
525d 5AT RWD (163 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 163 hp 9.6 s 216 5-speed automatic
525d 5MT RWD (163 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 163 hp 9.4 s 215 5-speed manual
523i 5AT RWD (170 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 10.2 s 222 5-speed automatic
523i 5MT RWD (170 HP)
2.5 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 170 hp 8.9 s 224 5-speed manual
530d 5AT RWD (184 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 184 hp 8.9 s 222 5-speed automatic
530d 5MT RWD (184 HP)
2.9 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Diesel 184 hp 8.3 s 222 5-speed manual
528i 5AT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 9.3 s 229 5-speed automatic
528i 5MT RWD (193 HP)
2.8 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 193 hp 7.9 s 233 5-speed manual
540i 5AT RWD (286 HP)
4.4 L · 8 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
Gasoline 286 hp 6.7 s 250 5-speed automatic

Engine

Cylinders
L4
Displacement
1951 cm3 (119 ci)
Power
100 KW @ 4000 RPM136 HP @ 4000 RPM134 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM280 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
126.7 mph (204 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3454 lbs (1567 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4894 lbs (2220 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
29 mpg US (8.1 L/100Km)
Highway
47 mpg US (5 L/100Km)
Combined
38.6 mpg US (6.1 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4600 RPM143 HP @ 4600 RPM141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
126 mph (203 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
11.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3583 lbs (1625 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4927 lbs (2235 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.6 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway
32.7 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2498 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
105 KW @ 4600 RPM143 HP @ 4600 RPM141 BHP @ 4600 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 2200 RPM280 Nm @ 2200 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
130.5 mph (210 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3509 lbs (1592 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4851 lbs (2200 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
28.3 mpg US (8.3 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM190 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
130 mph (209 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
12.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.44 / 60.23 in (1,510/1,530 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3472 lbs (1575 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4905 lbs (2225 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.4 mpg US (15.3 L/100Km)
Highway
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
Combined
22.4 mpg US (10.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
250 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
1991 cm3 (121 ci)
Power
110 KW @ 5900 RPM150 HP @ 5900 RPM148 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
140 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM190 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
131.7 mph (212 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.44 / 60.23 in (1,510/1,530 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3399 lbs (1542 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4829 lbs (2190 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.1 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
32.6 mpg US (7.2 L/100Km)
Combined
24.5 mpg US (9.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
229 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
120 KW @ 4000 RPM163 HP @ 4000 RPM161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
134 mph (216 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.6 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5115 lbs (2320 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
20.5 mpg US (11.5 L/100Km)
Highway
37.3 mpg US (6.3 L/100Km)
Combined
28.7 mpg US (8.2 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2497 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
120 KW @ 4000 RPM163 HP @ 4000 RPM161 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
258 lb-ft @ 2000 RPM350 Nm @ 2000 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
133.5 mph (215 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.4 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3652 lbs (1657 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5082 lbs (2305 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
24.7 mpg US (9.5 L/100Km)
Highway
42 mpg US (5.6 L/100Km)
Combined
33.6 mpg US (7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
187 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2495 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
10.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.23 in (1,509/1,530 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3494 lbs (1585 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4927 lbs (2235 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.1 mpg US (15.6 L/100Km)
Highway
29.8 mpg US (7.9 L/100Km)
Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2495 cm3 (152 ci)
Power
125 KW @ 5500 RPM170 HP @ 5500 RPM168 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
181 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM245 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
139.2 mph (224 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
205/65 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.23 in (1,509/1,530 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
4167 lbs (1890 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5909 lbs (2680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17.5 mpg US (13.4 L/100Km)
Highway
30.5 mpg US (7.7 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2926 cm3 (179 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 4000 RPM184 HP @ 4000 RPM181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
138 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3682 lbs (1670 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5115 lbs (2320 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km)
Highway
35.6 mpg US (6.6 L/100Km)
Combined
27.7 mpg US (8.5 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
227 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2926 cm3 (179 ci)
Power
135 KW @ 4000 RPM184 HP @ 4000 RPM181 BHP @ 4000 RPM
Torque
288 lb-ft @ 1750 RPM390 Nm @ 1750 RPM
Fuel System
Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel
Diesel

Performance

Top Speed
137.9 mph (222 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
8.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3652 lbs (1657 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5082 lbs (2305 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
23.5 mpg US (10 L/100Km)
Highway
39.9 mpg US (5.9 L/100Km)
Combined
31.8 mpg US (7.4 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
142 mph (229 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
9.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 WR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3571 lbs (1620 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4916 lbs (2230 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
15.2 mpg US (15.5 L/100Km)
Highway
29.4 mpg US (8 L/100Km)
Combined
22 mpg US (10.7 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
L6
Displacement
2793 cm3 (170 ci)
Power
142 KW @ 5500 RPM193 HP @ 5500 RPM190 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque
207 lb-ft @ 3500 RPM280 Nm @ 3500 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
144.8 mph (233 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
7.9 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/60 WR15

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3498 lbs (1587 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
4840 lbs (2195 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km)
Highway
31.4 mpg US (7.5 L/100Km)
Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
V8
Displacement
4398 cm3 (268 ci)
Power
210 KW @ 5400 RPM286 HP @ 5400 RPM282 BHP @ 5400 RPM
Torque
325 lb-ft @ 3600 RPM440 Nm @ 3600 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
155.3 mph (250 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.7 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed automatic

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
225/55 WR16

Dimensions

Length
189 in (4801 mm)
Width
70.9 in (1801 mm)
Height
56.7 in (1440 mm)
Front/rear Track
59.4/60.2 in (1,509/1,529 mm)
Wheelbase
111.4 in (2830 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
14.5 cuFT (411 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.3

Weight

Unladen Weight
3839 lbs (1741 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
5082 lbs (2305 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

City
13.7 mpg US (17.2 L/100Km)
Highway
24.2 mpg US (9.7 L/100Km)
Combined
18.7 mpg US (12.6 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/km
Length4,801 mm
Width1,801 mm
Height1,440 mm
Wheelbase2,830 mm
Curb weight1,542 – 1,890 kg
Torque190 – 440 Nm

Ranges across all 14 variants of this generation.