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Press release
15 September 2014

Setting the pace, showing the way: The BMW 5 Series

builds further on its efficiency lead in the executive
class.
New generation of four-cylinder diesel engines with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology increase the
driving pleasure offered by the worldwide bestseller
and achieve further reductions in fuel consumption and
emissions – The new BMW 520d outclasses its
segment rivals in the efficiency race: engine output
rises to 140 kW/190 hp, average fuel consumption
drops to as little as 4.1 l/100 km [68.9 mpg imp] and
CO2 emissions to 109 g/km.

Munich. It may not be its only strength – far from it – but outstanding efficiency
is undoubtedly a BMW 5 Series speciality. Indeed, the model series’
achievements in this area have played a major role in securing its global
bestselling status at the premium end of the executive class. And now the
BMW 5 Series Sedan and BMW 5 Series Touring have set about extending their
lead in the efficiency stakes once again. The introduction of a new generation of
four-cylinder diesel engines improves further on what was already an exceptional
balance between performance and fuel economy. The new 2.0-litre units with
BMW TwinPower Turbo technology boost the output of the new BMW 518d
and new BMW 520d by another 5 kW apiece. At the same time, fuel consumption
and CO2 emissions in the EU test cycle have been reduced by as much as
0.4 litres per 100 kilometres / 10 grams per kilometre. For example, the new
BMW 520d Sedan – which now produces 140 kW/190 hp – burns just 4.7–
4.3 litres of fuel per 100 kilometres (60.1–65.7 mpg imp) with CO2 emissions of
114–124 g/km. If the optional eight-speed Steptronic transmission is specified,
these figures improve further to 4.5–4.1 l/100 km (62.8–68.9 mpg imp) with CO2
emissions of 109–119 g/km, depending on the tyre format fitted.

The new entry-level diesel models – the BMW 518d Sedan and
BMW 518d Touring – now offer output of 110 kW/150 hp and peak torque of
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BMW 520d xDrive Sedan and BMW 520d xDrive Touring models with intelligent
all-wheel drive. The likewise updated eight-speed Steptronic transmission is
available for the rear-wheel-drive models as an option in place of the standard
six-speed manual gearbox, and included as standard on the all-wheel-drive models.

These new gains in fuel economy represent further evidence of the effectiveness
of the ongoing development work – focusing on the optimisation of combustion
engines and other components – under the BMW EfficientDynamics banner.
The current (sixth) generation of the BMW 5 Series has set the pace in its class
in terms of economy and driving pleasure from day one, thanks to extensive use
of BMW EfficientDynamics innovations, such as BMW TwinPower Turbo
technology, the eight-speed Steptronic transmission, Electric Power Steering,
Brake Energy Regeneration and numerous other measures. The exemplary
levels of efficiency achieved as a result underline the trailblazing character of the
BMW 5 Series, as do its elegantly sporty design defined by harmoniously flowing
lines, the modern functionality of the interior – with innovative display and control
elements – plus driver assistance systems from BMW ConnectedDrive and
superior chassis technology. Additional innovations like ECO PRO mode and the
Auto Start Stop function (also available with the automatic transmission) are now
likewise fuelling this commitment to building on its leading position.

New engine generation, new efficiency benchmark.

The introduction of the new four-cylinder diesel engines represents the next
stage in the process. Both units are members of the BMW Group’s new modular
engine family and offer top-level BMW TwinPower Turbo technology. They
feature an aluminium crankcase with thermally joined cylinder liners (to reduce
internal friction) and integrated balancer shafts, turbochargers with variable intake
geometry and optimised efficiency, and further developed common rail direct
injection systems. The extra output, more instantaneous power delivery and
high-revving character that these measures provide go hand in hand with not
only greater fuel economy but also a reduction in weight of around two kilograms
over the outgoing engines. In addition, fresh advances have been made in the
area of acoustic comfort.
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The effectiveness of the turbochargers has been enhanced by a new roller

bearing and extremely effective and need-based exhaust gas recirculation. The
newly designed heat exchangers for the exhaust gas flow have a compact
construction and optimised cooling performance, which leads to an effective
reduction in maximum combustion temperatures. Another special feature is the
vacuum-operated bypass valve, which allows a higher proportion of uncooled
exhaust gas to be fed into the engine while it is warming up, for example.

The common rail direct injection system’s new solenoid valve injectors ensure
the engine uses even more precise quantities of fuel. They now allow increased
injection pressure of up to 2,000 bar, which paves the way for extremely
economical and, at the same time, clean combustion.

Furthermore, the thermodynamic efficiency around the core engine has been
optimised, as have the starting characteristics of the diesel engines with the
Auto Start Stop function. The new four-cylinder diesel engines are also
equipped with map-controlled oil pumps. The new fully variable vane-type
pumps enable continuously adjustable control of the volume flow and therefore
the oil pressure in response to the operating status of the engine at any given
time. The result is a significant reduction in the energy required by the oil pumps
which – as with all the need-based ancillary components – means a greater
proportion of the engine’s output is available to drive the vehicle.

More driving pleasure, lower fuel consumption: 0.2 seconds shaved off
the 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) sprint, up to 0.4 litres of fuel saved per
100 kilometres.
The new four-cylinder diesel engines generate their respective maximum
outputs of 110 kW/150 hp and 140 kW/190 hp at 4,000 rpm, and their peak
torque of 360 / 400 Newton metres (266 / 295 lb-ft) is on tap between 1,750
and 2,500 rpm. The increase in output and torque has a noticeable effect on the
sporty driving characteristics of the BMW 518d, BMW 520d and
BMW 520d xDrive. All the model variants – in both Sedan and Touring guise –
accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) 0.2 seconds more quickly than their
respective predecessors. With the standard six-speed manual gearbox fitted, the
new figures are 9.5 seconds for the BMW 518d Sedan (BMW 518d Touring:
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9.9 seconds), 7.9 seconds for the BMW 520d Sedan (BMW 520d Touring:
8.1 seconds) and 7.9 seconds for the BMW 520d xDrive Sedan
(BMW 520d xDrive Touring: 8.2 seconds).

The advances made in efficiency alongside the optimised power delivery are
reflected in fuel economy and emissions unparalleled at the premium end of the
executive class. The average fuel consumption of the new BMW 518d Sedan
has been reduced to 4.7–4.3 litres per 100 kilometres [60.1–65.7 mpg imp]
(BMW 518d Touring: 5.0–4.7 l/100 km [56.5–60.1 mpg imp]). CO2 emissions
now stand at 114–124 grams (122–132 grams) per kilometre. The figures for the
new BMW 520d Sedan and the new BMW 520d Touring are virtually identical:
4.7–4.3 litres per 100 kilometres (60.1–65.7 mpg imp) and 114–124 grams per
kilometre for the Sedan, and 5.0–4.6 litres per 100 kilometres (56.5–61.4 mpg
imp) and 122–132 grams per kilometre for the Touring model (as per EU test
cycle, depending on tyre format).

Further development of the eight-speed Steptronic transmission for

improved efficiency, raised comfort levels and enhanced dynamics.
Another common theme of the new diesel-engined BMW 5 Series variants is the
positive influence of the eight-speed Steptronic transmission on performance
and fuel economy. The latest update of the automatic transmission has been
tuned precisely to the performance characteristics of the new-generation power
units. Further improvements to internal efficiency and longer gear ratios open up
additional efficiency potential. An rpm-linked vibration damper with engine-
specific tuning allows economical driving at low revs to be combined with
increased driving and acoustic comfort. In addition, converter slip during gear
changes has been further reduced. The updated eight-speed Steptronic
transmission also offers a predictive shift strategy, which works in conjunction
with the car’s navigation system – even when the route guidance is not active –
to ensure that gear changes are timed precisely according to the driving situation
at hand. Based on navigation data, the gearbox identifies and takes into account
an approaching corner, intersection, roundabout or motorway slip road. If the
vehicle is approaching an intersection or a bend, for example, it changes down
early to the most appropriate gear, making optimum use of the engine braking
effect. The gearbox then shifts to the optimal gear to accelerate dynamically out
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of the bend. Furthermore, interaction with the navigation system allows

unnecessary gear changes between two successive bends to be avoided.

With the updated eight-speed Steptronic transmission fitted, the new

BMW 518d Sedan accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph) in 9.4 seconds
(BMW 518d Touring: 9.8 seconds). The new BMW 520d Sedan needs just
7.7 seconds for the same sprint (BMW 520d Touring: 8.0 seconds). The models
fitted as standard with the eight-speed Steptronic transmission – the
BMW 520d xDrive Sedan and BMW 520d xDrive Touring – post 0 to 100 km/h
(62 mph) acceleration figures of 7.9 / 8.2 seconds. New fuel consumption and
emissions benchmarks in the executive class are also set with the eight-speed
Steptronic transmission. The new BMW 518d Sedan records figures of 4.6–
4.2 litres per 100 kilometres (61.4–67.3 mpg imp) and 110–120 grams per
kilometre (BMW 518d Touring: 4.9–4.5 l/100 km [57.7–62.8 mpg imp], 118–
128 g/km). The new BMW 520d Sedan improves this performance to 4.5–
4.1 litres per 100 kilometres (62.8–68.9 mpg imp) and 109–119 grams per
kilometre (BMW 520d Touring: 4.9–4.5 l/100 km [57.7–62.8mpg imp], 118–
128 g/km). The average fuel consumption of the new BMW 520d xDrive Sedan
is 5.1–4.7 litres per 100 kilometres [55.4–60.1 mpg imp] (BMW 520d
xDrive Touring: 5.4–5.1 l/100 km [52.3–55.4 mpg imp]), and CO2 emissions are
124–134 grams (Sedan) and 133–143 grams per kilometre (Touring; all as per
EU test cycle, depending on tyre format).

This latest round of engine updates sees the BMW 5 Series underlining once
again its status as a fertile breeding ground for innovation in the brand’s model-
line up. The latest advances made under the banner of BMW EfficientDynamics
– such as the ongoing process of optimisation in the areas of comfort-enhancing
equipment, functionality and intelligent connectivity courtesy of driver assistance
systems and mobility services from BMW ConnectedDrive – help ensure the
BMW 5 Series represents the leading edge of technology. The BMW 5 Series
has therefore laid the ideal foundations to further increase its popularity and
maintain its global market leadership at the premium end of the executive class
into the future. It is an approach that has enabled the current model to become
the leading light in the successful history of the BMW 5 Series, which dates back
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to 1972. With sales now topping 1.5 million units, the current BMW 5 Series has
already outstripped the previous most successful generation.

Further information on official fuel consumption figures, specific CO2 emission values and the electric power consumption of new passenger cars is
included in the following guideline: “Leitfaden über Kraftstoffverbrauch, die CO2 emissions und den Stromverbrauch neuer Personenkraftwagen”
(Guideline for fuel consumption, CO2 emissions and electric power consumption of new passenger cars), which can be obtained from all dealerships,
from Deutsche Automobil Treuhand GmbH (DAT), Hellmuth-Hirth-Str. 1, 73760 Ostfildern-Scharnhausen and at
http://www.dat.de/en/offers/publications/guideline-for-fuel-consumption.html. LeitfadenCO2 (GuidelineCO2) (PDF ‒ 2.7 MB)
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Specifications BMW 5 Series Sedan.

518d, 520d.

BMW 518d BMW 520d

Body
No of doors/seats 4/5 4/5
1)
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4907 / 1860 / 1464 4907 / 1860 / 1464
Wheelbase mm 2968 2968
Track, front/rear mm 1600 / 1627 1600 / 1627
Ground clearance mm 141 141
Turning circle m 12.0 12.0
Tank capacity app ltr 70 70
Cooling system incl heater ltr 7.0 7.0
2)
Engine oil Ltr 5.0 5.0
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1615 / 1690 1620 / 1695
(1625 / 1700) (1630 /1705)
Max load to DIN kg 610 610
Max permissible weight kg 2225 (2235) 2230 (2240)
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1060 / 1275 1060 / 1275
Max trailer load (12%), kg 1800 (2000) / 750 1800 (2000) / 750
braked/unbraked
Max roofload/max towbar kg 100 / 90 100 / 90
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Luggage comp capacity ltr 520 520
Air resistance Cd x A 0.26 x 2.35 0.25 x 2.35

Power Unit
Engine
Config/No of cyls/valves Straight-four / 4 Straight-four / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
with variable-geometry turbocharger,
Common Rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors
(max. injection pressure: 2000 bar)
Capacity, effective cc 1995 1995
Stroke / bore mm 90.0 / 84.0 90.0 / 84.0
Compression ratio :1 16.5 16.5
Fuel grade Diesel Diesel
Max output kW/hp 110 / 150 140 / 190
at rpm 4000 4000
Max torque Nm 360 400
at rpm 1750 – 2500 1750 – 2500

Electrical System
Battery/installation Ah/– 90 / luggage comp 90 / luggage comp
Alternator A/W 180 / 2520 180 / 2520
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BMW 518d BMW 520d

Driving Dynamics and Safety

Suspension, front Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium,
small steering roll radius, anti-dive
Suspension, rear Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, with steering function, anti-squat and
anti-dive, double acoustic separation
Brakes, front Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes in frame structure
Diameter mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented 330 x 24 / inner-vented
Brakes, rear Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented 330 x 20 / inner-vented
Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, CBC Cornering
Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Fading
Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; optional: Dynamic Damper Control
Safety equipment Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver
and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point
inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force
limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors,
Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic;
optional: Integral Active Steering
Steering transmission, overall :1 17.1 17.1
Tyres, front/rear 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W
Rims, front/rear 8J x 17 light-alloy 8J x 17 light-alloy

Transmission
Type of gearbox 6-speed manual (optional: 8-speed Steptronic)
Gear ratios I :1 4.110 (5.000) 4.110 (5.000)
II :1 2.248 (3.200) 2.248 (3.200)
III :1 1.403 (2.143) 1.403 (2.143)
IV :1 1.000 (1.720) 1.000 (1.720)
V :1 0.802 (1.314) 0.802 (1.314)
VI :1 0.659 (1.000) 0.659 (1.000)
VII :1 – (0.822) – (0.822)
VIII :1 – (0.640) – (0.640)
R :1 3.727 (3.456) 3.727 (3.456)
Final drive :1 3.231 (2.929) 3.077 (2.929)

Performance
Power-to-weight ratio (DIN) kg/kW 14.7 (14.8) 11.6 (11.6)
Output per litre kW 55.1 70.2
Acceleration 0–100 km/h sec 9.5 (9.4) 7.9 (7.7)
0–1000 m sec 30.3 (30.6) 28.4 (28.4)
in 5th gear 80–120 km/h sec 9.9 (–) 8.9 (–)
Top speed km/h 218 (216) 236 (233)

BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics, Brake Energy Regeneration with recuperation display, Auto Start Stop function,
standard features gearshift point indicator (on manual gearbox models), ECO PRO mode with
coasting function (on automatic models), intelligent lightweight construction,
on-demand operation of ancillary units, air flap control, Electric Power Steering
(EPS), detachable a/c compressor, tyres with reduced roll resistance,
BMW BluePerformance technology
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BMW 518d BMW 520d

3)
Fuel Consumption EU
With standard wheels and tyres: 8J x 17 wheels, 225/55 R17 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.1 (4.9) 5.1 (4.9)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 3.9 (3.8) 3.9 (3.7)
Combined ltr/100 km 4.3 (4.2) 4.3 (4.1)
CO2 g/km 114 (110) 114 (109)
With 8J x 18 wheels and 245/45 R18 tyres and with winter tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.3 (5.1) 5.3 (5.1)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.1 (4.0) 4.1 (3.9)
Combined ltr/100 km 4.5 (4.4) 4.5 (4,3)
CO2 g/km 119 (115) 119 (114)
With 8J x 18 wheels at front, 9J x 18 at rear and 245/45 R18 tyres at front, 275/40 R18 at rear
With 8.5J x 19 wheels at front, 9J x 19 at rear and 245/40 R19 tyres at front, 275/35 R19 at rear
With 8.5J x 20 wheels at front, 9J x 20 at rear and 245/35 R20 tyres at front, 275/30 R20 at rear
Urban ltr/100 km 5.6 (5.2) 5.6 (5.3)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.2 (4.2) 4.2 (4.1)
Combined ltr/100 km 4.7 (4.6) 4.7 (4.5)
CO2 g/km 124 (120) 124 (119)
Emission rating EU6 EU6

Specifications applicable to ACEA markets. data relevant to homologation applicable in part only to Germany (weight)
Figures in brackets apply to automatic transmission models

1)
Height with roof aerial: 1475 mm
2)
Oil change
3)
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on the selected tyre format
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Specifications BMW 5 Series Sedan.

520d xDrive.

BMW 520d xDrive

Body
No of doors/seats 4/5
1)
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4907 / 1860 / 1464
Wheelbase mm 2968
Track, front/rear mm 1600 / 1627
Ground clearance mm 141
Turning circle m 12.0
Tank capacity app ltr 70
Cooling system incl heater ltr 7.0
2)
Engine oil ltr 5.0
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1730 / 1805
Max load to DIN kg 600
Max permissible weight kg 2330
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1170 / 1300
Max trailer load (12%), kg
braked/unbraked 2000 / 750
Max roofload/max towbar kg 100 / 90
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Luggage comp capacity ltr 520
Air resistance Cd x A 0.25 x 2.35

Power Unit
Engine
Config/No of cyls/valves Straight-four / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology:
variable-geometry turbocharger,
Common Rail direct injection
with solenoid valve injectors
(max. injection pressure: 2000 bar)
Capacity, effective cc 1995
Stroke / bore mm 90.0 / 84.0
Compression ratio :1 16.5
Fuel grade Diesel
Max output kW/hp 140 / 190
at rpm 4000
Max torque Nm 400
at rpm 1750 – 2500

Electrical System
Battery/installation Ah/– 90 / luggage comp
Alternator A/W 180 / 2520
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BMW 520d xDrive

Driving Dynamics and Safety

Suspension, front Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium,
small steering roll radius, anti-dive
Suspension, rear Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, anti-squat and anti-dive,
double acoustic separation
Brakes, front Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes in frame structure
Diameter mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented
Brakes, rear Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented
Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake
Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dry Braking function, Fading
Compensation, Start-Off Assistant, linked to xDrive all-wheel-drive system in
Integrated Chassis Management (ICM); optional: Dynamic Damper Control
Safety equipment Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver
and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point
inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force
limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors,
Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering Hydraulic rack-and-pinion power steering with Servotronic
Steering transmission, overall :1 17.9
Tyres, front/rear 225/55 R17 97W
Rims, front/rear 8J x 17 light-alloy

Transmission
Type of gearbox 8-speed Steptronic
Gear ratios :1 I 5.000
:1 II3.200
:1 III2.143
:1 IV1.720
:1 V1.314
:1 VI1.000
:1 VII0.822
:1 VIII
0.640
:1 R3.456
Final drive :1 2.929

Performance
Power-to-weight ratio (DIN) kg/kW 12.4
Output per litre kW 70.2
Acceleration sec 0–100
7.9 km/h
sec 0-1000
28.8 m
in 5th gear sec 80–120
– km/h
Top speed km/h 230

BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics, Brake Energy Regeneration with recuperation display, Auto Start Stop function,
standard features ECO PRO mode with coasting function, intelligent lightweight construction,
on-demand operation of ancillary units, air flap control, detachable a/c
compressor, efficiency-optimised rear differential and power divider, tyres with
reduced roll resistance, BMW BluePerformance technology
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BMW 520d xDrive

3)
Fuel consumption EU
With standard wheels and tyres: 8J x 17 wheels, 225/55 R17 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.6
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.2
Combined ltr/100 km 4.7
CO2 g/km 124
With 8J x 18 wheels and 245/45 R18 tyres and with winter tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.8
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.4
Combined ltr/100 km 4.9
CO2 g/km 129
With 8J x 18 wheels at front, 9J x 18 at rear and 245/45 R18 tyres at front, 275/40 R18 at rear
With 8.5J x 19 wheels at front, 9J x 19 at rear and 245/40 R19 tyres at front, 275/35 R19 at rear
With 8.5J x 20 wheels at front, 9J x 20 at the rear and 245/35 R20 tyres at front, 275/30 R20 at the rear
Urban ltr/100 km 6.1
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.5
Combined ltr/100 km 5.1
CO2 g/km 134
Emission rating EU6

Specifications applicable to ACEA markets. data relevant to homologation applicable in part only to Germany (weight)

1)
Height with roof aerial: 1475 mm
2)
Oil change
3)
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on the selected tyre format
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Specifications BMW 5 Series Touring.

518d, 520d.

BMW 518d Touring BMW 520d Touring

Body
No of doors/seats 5/5 5/5
1)
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4907 / 1860 / 1462 4907 / 1860 / 1462
Wheelbase mm 2968 2968
Track, front/rear mm 1600 / 1626 1600 / 1626
Ground clearance mm 141 141
Turning circle m 12.0 12.0
Tank capacity app ltr 70 70
Cooling system incl heater ltr 7.0 7.0
2)
Engine oil ltr 5.0 5.0
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1720 / 1795 1725 / 1800
(1730 / 1805) (1735 /1810)
Max load to DIN kg 650 650
Max permissible weight kg 2370 (2380) 2375 (2385)
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1060 / 1420 1060 / 1420
Max trailer load (12%), kg
braked/unbraked 2000 / 750 1800 (2000) / 750

Max roofload/max towbar kg 100 / 90 100 / 90

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Luggage comp capacity ltr 560 – 1670 560 – 1670
Air resistance Cd x A 0,29 x 2.35 0,28 x 2.35

Power Unit
Engine
Config/No of cyls/valves Straight-four / 4 Straight-four / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
with variable-geometry turbocharger,
Common Rail direct injection with solenoid valve injectors
(max. injection pressure: 2000 bar)
Capacity, effective cc 1995 1995
Stroke / bore mm 90.0 / 84.0 90.0 / 84.0
Compression ratio :1 16.5 16.5
Fuel grade Diesel Diesel
Max output kW/hp 110 / 150 140 / 190
at rpm 4000 4000
Max torque Nm 360 400
at rpm 1750 – 2500 1750 – 2500

Electrical System
Battery/installation Ah/– 90 / luggage comp 90 / luggage comp
Alternator A/W 180 / 2520 180 / 2520
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BMW 518d Touring BMW 520d Touring

Driving Dynamics and Safety

Suspension, front Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium,
small steering roll radius, anti-dive
Suspension, rear Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, with steering function, anti-squat and
anti-dive, double acoustic separation, air suspension with automatic
self-levelling
Brakes, front Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes in frame structure
Diameter mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented 330 x 24 / inner-vented
Brakes, rear Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented 330 x 20 / inner-vented
Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl ABS and DTC Dynamic Traction Control, CBC Cornering
Brake Control, DBC Dynamic Brake Control, Dry Braking function, Fading
Compensation, Start-Off Assistant; optional: Dynamic Damper Control
Safety equipment Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver
and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point
inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force
limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors,
Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering Electric Power Steering (EPS) with Servotronic;
optional: Integral Active Steering
Steering transmission, overall :1 17.1 17.1
Tyres, front/rear 225/55 R17 97W 225/55 R17 97W
Rims, front/rear 8J x 17 light-alloy 8J x 17 light-alloy

Transmission
Type of gearbox 6-speed manual (optional: 8-speed Steptronic)
Gear ratios I :1 4.110 (5.000) 4.110 (5.000)
II :1 2.248 (3.200) 2.248 (3.200)
III :1 1.403 (2.143) 1.403 (2.143)
IV :1 1.000 (1.720) 1.000 (1.720)
V :1 0.802 (1.314) 0.802 (1.314)
VI :1 0.659 (1.000) 0.659 (1.000)
VII :1 – (0.822) – (0.822)
VIII :1 – (0.640) – (0.640)
R :1 3.727 (3.456) 3.727 (3.456)
Final drive :1 3.385 (3.077) 3.460 (3.077)

Performance
Power-to-weight ratio (DIN) kg/kW 15.6 (15.7) 12.3 (12.4)
Output per litre kW 55.1 70.2
Acceleration 0–100 km/h sec 9.9 (9.8) 8.1 (8.0)
0–1000 m sec 30.9 (31.2) 28.9 (28.9)
in 5th gear 80–120 km/h sec 10.2 (–) 8.7 (–)
Top speed km/h 210 (209) 229 (226)

BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics, Brake Energy Regeneration with recuperation display, Auto Start Stop function,
standard features gearshift point indicator (on manual gearbox models), ECO PRO mode with
coasting function (on automatic models), intelligent lightweight construction, on-
demand operation of ancillary units, air flap control, Electric Power Steering
(EPS), detachable a/c compressor, tyres with reduced roll resistance,
BMW BluePerformance technology
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Subject
Setting the pace, showing the way: The BMW 5 Series builds further on its efficiency lead in the
executive class.
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BMW 518d Touring BMW 520d Touring

3)
Fuel Consumption EU
With standard wheels and tyres: 8J x 17 wheels, 225/55 R17 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5,6 (5,2) 5,5 (5,2)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4,1 (4,1) 4,1 (4,1)
Combined ltr/100 km 4,7 (4,5) 4,6 (4,5)
CO2 g/km 122 (118) 122 (118)
With 8J x 18 wheels and 245/45 R18 tyres and with winter tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.7 (5.5) 5.7 (5.5)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.3 (4.2) 4.3 (4.2)
Combined ltr/100 km 4.8 (4.7) 4.8 (4.7)
CO2 g/km 127 (123) 127 (123)
With 8,5J x 19 wheels and 245/40 R19 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 5.9 (5.7) 5.9 (5.7)
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.5 (4.4) 4.5 (4.4)
Combined ltr/100 km 5.0 (4.9) 5.0 (4.9)
CO2 g/km 132 (128) 132 (128)
Emission rating EU6 EU6

Specifications applicable to ACEA markets, data relevant to homologation applicable in part only to Germany (weight)
Figures in brackets apply to automatic transmission models

1)
Height with roof aerial: 1488 mm
2)
Oil change
3)
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on the selected tyre format
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executive class.
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Specifications BMW 5 Series Touring.

520d xDrive.

BMW 520d xDrive Touring

Body
No of doors/seats 5/5
1)
Length/width/height (unladen) mm 4907 / 1860 / 1462
Wheelbase mm 2968
Track, front/rear mm 1600 / 1626
Ground clearance mm 141
Turning circle m 12.0
Tank capacity app ltr 70
Cooling system incl heater ltr 7.0
2)
Engine oil ltr 5.0
Weight, unladen, to DIN/EU kg 1840 / 1915
Max load to DIN kg 640
Max permissible weight kg 2480
Max axle load, front/rear kg 1170 / 1420
Max trailer load (12%), kg 2000 / 750
braked/unbraked
Max roofload/max towbar kg 100 / 90
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Luggage comp capacity ltr 560 – 1670
Air resistance Cd x A 0,28 x 2.35

Power Unit
Engine
Config/No of cyls/valves Straight-four / 4
Engine technology BMW TwinPower Turbo technology
with variable-geometry turbocharger,
Common Rail direct injection
with solenoid valve injectors
(max. injection pressure: 2000 bar)
Capacity, effective cc 1995
Stroke / bore mm 90.0 / 84.0
Compression ratio :1 16.5
Fuel grade Diesel
Max output kW/hp 140 / 190
at rpm 4000
Max torque Nm 400
at rpm 1750 – 2500

Electrical System
Battery/installation Ah/– 90 / luggage comp
Alternator A/W 180 / 2520
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BMW 520d xDrive Touring

Driving Dynamics and Safety

Suspension, front Double track control arm axle with separate lower track arm level, aluminium,
small steering roll radius, anti-dive
Suspension, rear Integral-V multi-arm axle, aluminium, anti-squat and anti-dive,
double acoustic separation, air suspension with automatic self-levelling
Brakes, front Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes in frame structure
Diameter mm 330 x 24 / inner-vented
Brakes, rear Single-piston aluminium floating-calliper disc brakes
Diameter mm 330 x 20 / inner-vented
Driving stability systems Standard: DSC incl ABS and Dynamic Traction Control (DTC), Cornering Brake
Control (CBC), Dynamic Brake Control (DBC), Dry Braking function, Fading
Compensation, Start-Off Assistant, linked to xDrive all-wheel-drive system in
Integrated Chassis Management (ICM); optional: Dynamic Damper Control
Safety equipment Standard: airbags for driver and front passenger, side airbags for driver
and front passenger, head airbags for front and rear seats, three-point
inertia-reel belts on all seats with belt stopper, belt tightener and belt force
limiter at the front, crash-activated headrests at the front, crash sensors,
Tyre Defect Indicator
Steering Hydraulic rack-and-pinion power steering with Servotronic
Steering transmission, overall :1 17.9
Tyres, front/rear 225/55 R17 97W
Rims, front/rear 8J x 17 light-alloy
BMW 520d xDrive Touring

Transmission
Type of gearbox 8-speed Steptronic
Gear ratios :1 I 5.000
:1 II3.200
:1 III2.143
:1 IV1.720
:1 V1.314
:1 VI1.000
:1 VII0.822
:1 VIII
0.640
:1 R3.456
Final drive :1 3.077

Performance
Power-to-weight ratio (DIN) kg/kW 13.1
Output per litre kW 70.2
Acceleration sec 0–100
8.2 km/h
sec 0–1000
29.4 m
in 5th gear sec 80–120
– km/h
Top speed km/h 220

BMW EfficientDynamics
BMW EfficientDynamics, Brake Energy Regeneration with recuperation display, Auto Start Stop function,
standard features ECO PRO mode with coasting function, intelligent lightweight construction,
on-demand operation of ancillary units, air flap control, detachable a/c
compressor, efficiency-optimised rear differential and power divider,
tyres with reduced roll resistance, BMW BluePerformance technology
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Date 15 September 2014
Subject
Setting the pace, showing the way: The BMW 5 Series builds further on its efficiency lead in the
executive class.
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BMW 520d xDrive Touring

3)
Fuel Consumption EU
With standard wheels and tyres: 8J x 17 wheels, 225/55 R17 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 6.1
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.5
Combined ltr/100 km 5.1
CO2 g/km 133
With 8J x 18 wheels and 245/45 R18 tyres and with winter tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 6.3
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.7
Combined ltr/100 km 5.3
CO2 g/km 138
With 8,5J x 19 wheels and 245/40 R19 tyres
Urban ltr/100 km 6.5
Extra-urban ltr/100 km 4.8
Combined ltr/100 km 5.4
CO2 g/km 143
Emission rating EU6

Specifications applicable to ACEA markets, data relevant to homologation applicable in part only to Germany (weight)

1)
Height with roof aerial: 1488 mm
2)
Oil change
3)
Fuel consumption and CO2 emissions depend on the selected tyre format
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Date 15 September 2014
Subject
Setting the pace, showing the way: The BMW 5 Series builds further on its efficiency lead in the
executive class.
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