BMW 5 Series E39 520i Sedan
125 kW170 PS168 hp210 Nm2000–2003
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- Power
- 125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp
- Torque
- 210 Nm 155 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,775 mm
- Displacement
- 2,171 cm³
Under the bonnet of the BMW 5 Series E39 2.2 520i sedan sits a 2.2-litre six-cylinder petrol engine, good for 125 kW (170 PS) and 210 Nm of torque. The 5 Series E39 2.2 520i has rear-wheel drive.
This is the entry point among the 3 petrol versions of the 5 Series E39; the range-topping 4.9 M5 (294 kW) has 135% more power.
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Engine
| Engine code | M54B22 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Displacement | 2,171 cm³ 2.2 l · 132 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 125 kW 170 PS · 168 hp |
| Torque | 210 Nm 155 lb-ft |
| Drive | Rear-wheel drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,775 mm 188.0 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,800 mm 70.9 in |
| Height | 1,435 mm 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm 111.4 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 2000–2003 |
| Generation | 5 Series E39 (1995–2004) |
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