|
Ownership |
523i M
Sport |
523i
Executive |
| Year
Sold |
1995-2003 |
|
Vehicle Classification |
Ultra-Luxury Car |
|
Under the Hood |
| Engine |
2.5 DOHC 24V I6 |
2.5 DOHC 24V I6 |
|
Maximum Output (bhp @ rpm) |
193 @ 6000 |
193 @ 6000 |
| Maximum Torque (Nm @
rpm) |
245 @ 3500 |
245 @ 3500 |
|
Fuel Type / Recom. Octane |
Gasoline / 95~ |
Gasoline / 95~ |
|
Fuel
System / Aspiration |
EFI / NA |
EFI / NA |
|
Fuel Mileage (km/L) |
-- |
-- |
|
Transmission |
5-speed AT |
5-speed AT |
|
Dimensions and Weights |
| Length (mm) |
4775 |
4775 |
|
Width (mm) |
1801 |
1801 |
| Height (mm) |
1409 |
1409 |
|
Wheelbase (mm) |
2830 |
2830 |
| Curb Weight (kg) |
1575 |
1575 |
|
Body Type |
4-door sedan |
4-door sedan |
|
Engine / Drive |
F/R |
F/R |
|
Seating |
5 |
5 |
|
Suspension and Tires |
| Front Suspension |
Independent, MacPherson
Strut |
Independent, MacPherson
Strut |
|
Rear Suspension |
Independent, Multi-Link |
Independent, Multi-Link |
| Front Brakes |
Vented Disc |
Vented Disc |
|
Rear Brakes |
Solid Disc |
Solid Disc |
| Tires |
225/45 R 17 (f), 245/40 R
17 (r) |
225/55 R 16 (f & r) |
|
Wheels |
Alloy 17 x 7.5 (f), Alloy
17 x 8.5 (r) |
Alloy 16 x 7.0 (f & r) |
|
Safety Features |
| Airbags |
6 |
6 |
|
Anti-Lock Brakes (ABS) |
Yes, CBC (Corner Brake
Control) |
Yes, CBC (Corner Brake
Control) |
| Traction
/ Stability Control |
Yes, ASC+T (Automatic
Stability Control + Traction) |
|
|
Other Safety
Features |
Rear parking sensors |
|
|
Exterior Features |
| Fog Lamps |
Front, rear |
Front, rear |
|
Other Exterior Features |
523i Executive
Plus: M Sport aerodynamic package; M Sport Suspension Package II
|
HID headlamps;
rain-sensing wipers |
|
Interior Features |
| Steering Wheel
Adjustment |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
Tilt/telescopic, manual |
|
Steering Wheel Material |
Leather |
Leather |
|
Seating
Adjustment |
Electric (f) |
Electric (f) |
|
Seating Surface |
Leather |
Leather |
| Other Interior
Features |
523i Executive
Plus: none |
Wood accents |
|
Convenience Features |
| Power Amenities |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors; rear sun shade |
Steering, door locks,
windows and mirrors; rear sun shade |
|
Climate Control |
Auto |
Auto |
| Audio System |
Stereo/cassette/6-disc
with 8 speakers |
Stereo/cassette/6-disc
with 8 speakers |
|
Other Convenience Features |
523i Executive
Plus: none |
On-board computer
(mileage, range, temperature, service indicator); keyless entry with
alarm, central locking and immobilizer |
|
Our Take |
|
Rating |
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A good everyday BMW.
Early models have dodgy build quality.