BMW 523i

FROM

$10,450

9.3L/100km (combined)

Sedan

6 Speed Automatic

Premium Unleaded Petrol

2010 2009 2008 2007 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996

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Overview

Likes

Naturally aspirated engines provide great performance.

Wagon availability.

Handling is superb across all models.

Dislikes

Parts are very expensive.

Insurance costs.

Small inside for its class.

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BMW 523i Pricing & Specs

The price range for the BMW 523i varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $10,450 and going to $14,300 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
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,450	Price to: $14,300
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,450	Price to: $14,300
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,450	Price to: $14,300
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 6 SP AUTO	Price from: $10,450	Price to: $14,300
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Specs: 2.5L PULP 5 SP AUTO	Price from: $4,840	Price to: $7,150

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BMW 523i Fuel consumption

The BMW 523i is available in a number of variants and body types that are powered by PULP fuel type(s). It has an estimated fuel consumption starting from 9.3L/100km for Sedan

Year	Body Type	Fuel Consumption*	Engine	Fuel Type	Transmission
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 9.3L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 6 SP AUTO
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Fuel Consumption: 11.0L/100km	Engine: 2.5L	Fuel Type: PULP	Transmission: 5 SP AUTO

*Combined fuel consumption

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BMW 523i Q&As

Check out real-world situations relating to the BMW 523i here, particularly what our experts have to say about them.

Spare tyre for 535i?

The best option for you is probably to ditch the run-flats and fit regular radials. You can then run a regular spare and you could buy a jack from your local auto accessory store.

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BMW 523i Dimensions

The dimensions of the BMW 523i Sedan vary according to year of manufacture and spec level.

Year	Body Type	Height x Width x Length	Ground Clearance
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1468x1849x4841 mm	Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1468x1849x4841 mm	Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1468x1849x4841 mm	Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1468x1849x4841 mm	Ground Clearance: 112 mm
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Height x Width x Length: 1435x1800x4775 mm	Ground Clearance: 109 mm

The dimensions shown above are for the base model.

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BMW 523i Wheel Size

The BMW 523i has a number of different wheel and tyre options. When it comes to tyres, these range from 225x55 R16 for Sedan in 2010 with a wheel size that spans from 7x16 inches.

Year	Body Type	Front Tyre Size	Front Rim	Rear Rim
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 225x55 R16	Front Rim: 7x16 in	Rear Rim: 7x16 in
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Front Tyre Size: 205x65 R15	Front Rim: 6.5x15 in	Rear Rim: 6.5x15 in

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BMW 523i VS The Competition

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BMW 523i Towing Capacity

The BMW 523i has maximum towing capacity of 2000kg for the latest model available.

Year	Body Type	Braked Capacity from	Braked Capacity to
2010	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2009	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2008	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2007	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 2000kg	Braked Capacity to: 2000kg
2000	Body Type: Sedan	Braked Capacity from: 1800kg	Braked Capacity to: 1800kg

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