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BMW 5 Series 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP)

BMW 5 Series · 1972 - present · Petrol

The BMW 5 Series 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP) produces 130 hp and 178 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 12.3 seconds and reaches 180 km/h.

Power
130 hp
Torque
178 Nm
0–100
12.3 s
Top speed
180 km/h

Engine

Power 130 hp
Power (kW) 96 kW
Torque 178 Nm
Displacement 1,990 cc
Cylinders L4
Fuel system Multipoint Injection
Fuel Petrol
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 180 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 12.3 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 11.5 l/100 km

Transmission

Gearbox 3-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,618 mm
Width 1,689 mm
Height 1,420 mm
Wheelbase 2,639 mm
Ground clearance 140 mm
Cargo volume 620 l
Unladen weight 1,260 kg
Gross weight limit 1,700 kg
Tyre size 175 Hr14
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Drums

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series 520i 3AT RWD (130 HP) compared with 446 trims of other cars from the 1969–1975 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 130 hp 154 hp
better than 53%
Torque 178 Nm 239 Nm
better than 48%
Top speed 180 km/h 180 km/h
better than 51%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 12.3 s 12.6 s
better than 42%
Combined consumption 11.5 l/100 km 12.1 l/100 km
better than 37%
Cargo volume 620 l 367 l
better than 95%
Unladen weight 1,260 kg 1,264 kg
better than 48%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Not stated by the manufacturer: co2 emissions. Those measures are left out of the comparison.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
518 3AT RWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 142 Nm 16.0 s 154 km/h 12.0 l/100 km
518 4MT RWD (90 HP) Petrol 90 hp 142 Nm 14.0 s 160 km/h 9.5 l/100 km
520 3AT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 162 Nm 13.0 s 171 km/h 14.0 l/100 km
520 4MT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 162 Nm 11.8 s 175 km/h 10.7 l/100 km
520i 4MT RWD (130 HP) Petrol 130 hp 178 Nm 11.1 s 183 km/h 9.9 l/100 km
525 3AT RWD (145 HP) Petrol 145 hp 208 Nm 11.8 s 185 km/h 12.0 l/100 km
525 4MT RWD (145 HP) Petrol 145 hp 208 Nm 10.1 s 193 km/h 10.5 l/100 km
528 3AT RWD (165 HP) Petrol 165 hp 233 Nm 10.7 s 190 km/h 13.0 l/100 km
528 4MT RWD (165 HP) Petrol 165 hp 233 Nm 9.5 s 198 km/h 10.8 l/100 km
528i 3AT RWD (177 HP) Petrol 177 hp 235 Nm 11.7 s 200 km/h 12.2 l/100 km
528i 4MT RWD (177 HP) Petrol 177 hp 235 Nm 9.3 s 208 km/h 10.6 l/100 km
530i 3AT RWD (178 HP) Petrol 178 hp 251 Nm 11.0 s 180 km/h 14.7 l/100 km