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BMW 5 Series Dimensions
The dimensions of the BMW 520 Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.
| Year | Body Type | Height x Width x Length | Ground Clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sedan | 1420x1690x4620 mm | — | |
| 1975 | Sedan | 1420x1690x4620 mm | — | |
| 1974 | Sedan | 1420x1690x4620 mm | — | |
| 1973 | Sedan | 1420x1690x4620 mm | — | |
BMW 5 Series Models Price and Specs
The price range for the BMW 5 Series varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $114,900 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
| Year | Body Type | Specs | Price from | Price to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Sedan | 2.0L, —, 8 SP | $114,900 | $114,900 | |
| 2023 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
| 2023 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $96,470 | $174,020 | |
| 2022 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
| 2022 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $85,910 | $158,400 | |
| 2021 | Wagon | 3.0L, Diesel, 8 SP | — | — | |
| 2021 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP | $66,440 | $140,690 | |
| 2020 | Wagon | 2.0L, Diesel, 8 SP AUTO | — | $89,210 | |
| 2020 | Sedan | 2.0L, PULP, 8 SP AUTO | $51,150 | $134,970 | |
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BMW 5 Series Fuel Consumption
The BMW 520 is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by Leaded fuel type(s).
| Year | Body Type | Fuel Consumption* | Engine | Fuel Type | Transmission | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1975 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1974 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
| 1973 | Sedan | — | 2.0L | Leaded | 4 SP MAN | |
BMW 5 Series Wheel Size
The BMW 520 has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to wheel size, these range from 14x5.5 inches for Sedan in 1976.
| Year | Body Type | Front Tyre Size | Front Rim | Rear Tyre Size | Rear Rim | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1975 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1974 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
| 1973 | Sedan | — | 14x5.5 inches | — | 14x5.5 inches | |
BMW 5 Series Towing Capacity
The BMW 520 has maximum towing capacity of 1200kg for the latest model available.
| Year | Body Type | Braked Capacity from | Braked Capacity to | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
| 1975 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
| 1974 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
| 1973 | Sedan | 1200kg | 1200kg | |
