BMW 5 Series - Generation 4.1-2 (1996-2003)

BMW 5 SERIES (1996-2003)

Debuted in 1996 as the third BMW vehicle to be available locally (after the 3 and 7 series). Initially, only a 523i model was offered until a late 2001 update made way to two variants. An M Sport and 520i models were launched later on.

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OWNERSHIP DETAILS	525i M Sport	525i Executive	525i Limousine	523i	520i Executive
Years Available	October 2002-September 2003	Late 2001-September 2003	Late 2001-September 2003	1996-Late 2001	June 2003-September 2003
ENGINE SPECS
Engine	M52TUB25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M52TUB25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M52TUB25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M52B25 2.5 DOHC 24V I6	M52B22 2.0 DOHC 24V I6
Horsepower	192hp @ 6,000rpm	192hp @ 6,000rpm	192hp @ 6,000rpm	168hp @ 5,500rpm	168hp @ 6,250rpm
Torque	245Nm @ 3,500rpm	245Nm @ 3,500rpm	245Nm @ 3,500rpm	245Nm @ 3,950rpm	210Nm @ 3,500rpm
Fuel Type	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane	Gasoline/95 Octane
Fuel System	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection	Electronic Fuel Injection
Transmission	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic	5-Speed Automatic
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters	70 Liters
DIMENSIONS
Length	4,775mm	4,775mm	4,775mm	4,775mm	4,775mm
Width	1,801mm	1,801mm	1,801mm	1,801mm	1,801mm
Height	1,435mm	1,435mm	1,435mm	1,435mm	1,435mm
Wheelbase	2,830mm	2,830mm	2,830mm	2,830mm	2,830mm
Curb Weight	1,575kg	1,575kg	1,575kg	1,575kg	1,575kg
Body Style	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan	4-Door Sedan
Engine/Drive Type	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive	Front Engine/Rear Wheel Drive
Seating	5	5	5	5	5
SUSPENSION & TIRES
Front Suspension	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut	McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link	Multi Link
Front Brakes	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc	Vented Disc
Rear Brakes	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc	Disc
Tires	225/45 R17 (Front), 245/40 R17 (Rear)	225/55 R16	225/55 R16	225/55 R16	225/55 R16
Wheels	17 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy	16 Inch Alloy
SAFETY
Airbags	6	6	6	6	6
Anti-Lock Brakes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Traction/Stability Control	Yes, Automatic Stability Control and Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control and Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control and Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control and Traction	Yes, Automatic Stability Control and Traction
Other Safety Features	Adds: None	Adds: None	Adds: None	Reverse Parking Sensors, First Aid Kit	None
EXTERIOR
Fog Lamps	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear	Front and Rear
Other Exterior Features	Adds: M Sports Package, M Sports Suspension II	Adds: Park Distance Sensors, Rain Sensing Wipers	Adds: None	Adds: None	None
INTERIOR
Steering Wheel Adjustment	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic	Tilt/Telescopic
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Seating Adjustment	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger	Power, Driver and Front Passenger
Seating Material	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather	Leather
Other Interior Features	Adds: M Sport Steering Wheel	Adds: Walnut Interior Panels	Adds: None	Adds: None	Burr Walnut Interior Panels, Rear Windshield and Side Mirror Sun Shade
CONVENIENCE FEATURES
Power Amenities	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors	Steering, Windows, Door Locks, Mirrors
Climate Control	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic	Automatic
Audio System	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/6 CD	AM/FM/Cassette/CD
Speakers	8	8 or 14	8 or 14	14	8
Steering Wheel Controls	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	Yes, Audio, Cruise Control, and Phone	None	None	None
Alarm	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
NOTES		Downgraded to 8 speakers in 2002.	Power front seats added in 2002. Downgraded to 8 speakers in 2002.
RIVALS	Audi A6, Jaguar S Type, Mercedes Benz E Class, Toyota Crown, Volvo S80