BMW, 5 Series, E60/E61, 520i

BMW , 5 Series , E60/E61 , 520i (2003-2010)

Overall Score
Total 7.1
Performance 7.2
Reliability 7.1
Economy 7.3
Handling 7.0
Interior 6.9
Exterior 7.2
Comfort 7.0
Value for Money 7.0
Start of Production:
2003
End of Production:
2010
Rarity:
4 of 10
Current Price Range:
$4,200 - $6,500
Original Price Range:
$26,500 - $37,000

The BMW 5 Series E60/E61 520i is a compact executive car produced from 2004 to 2010. It is the second generation of the F10/F11's predecessor and was available in two body styles: a sedan (E60) and a wagon (E61).

Engine

  • Type: M47D20 or M47D25
  • Displacement: 1,999 cc (122 cu in)
  • Cylinders: Inline-4
  • Valves: Double VANOS (16 valves per cylinder head)
  • Power output:
    • M47D20 ( Sedan ): 120 kW (163 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 220 Nm (162 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm
    • M47D25 ( Wagon ): 125 kW (168 hp) at 5,800 rpm and 240 Nm (177 lb-ft) of torque at 3,000 rpm
  • Transmission: 6-speed manual or SMG III with manual mode, or automatic 5-speed Steptronic with manual mode

Performance

  • Acceleration:
    • Sedan: 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 9.1 seconds
    • Wagon: 0-100 km/h (62 mph): 9.3 seconds
  • Top speed: 217 km/h (135 mph) (electronically limited)

Dimensions

  • Length (sedan):
    • E60: 4,790 mm (188.6 in)
    • Facelift: 4,820 mm (189.8 in)
  • Length (wagon): 4,800 mm (189.0 in)
  • Width (all): 1,813 mm (71.3 in)
  • Height (sedan):
    • E60: 1,456 mm (57.3 in)
    • Facelift: 1,472 mm (57.9 in)
  • Height (wagon): 1,464 mm (57.7 in)

Safety and features

  • Airbags: Dual front airbags, side head and chest protection systems
  • Traction control: Dynamic Stability Control (DSC) with Active Steering
  • Anti-lock braking system (ABS): Four-wheel disc brakes
  • Electronics:
    • Onboard computer with trip functions and driving dynamics data display
    • 6.5-inch monochrome or color LCD display
    • Radio, CD/DVD player, or audio system

Interior

  • Seating capacity: Five passengers
  • Front seats: Heated, electrically adjustable in memory (optional)
  • Rear seats: Foldable and sliding with center armrest
  • Cargo space:
    • Sedan: 520 L (18.3 cu ft) behind the rear seats
    • Wagon: 560 L (19.7 cu ft) behind the rear seats

Trim levels

  • 520i (M47D20/M47D25)
  • 520i Sport with sports suspension and aerodynamics enhancements
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