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BMW 525d Touring

General information

ModelBMW 525d Touring
Year2000
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.6 litres/100 km (42.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power172.40 PS (127 kW or 170 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque331 Nm (33.8 kgf-m or 244.1 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Bore x stroke80.0 x 82.8 mm (3.1 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0960 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Optional cargo space1100 litres (291 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 298 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1795 kg (3,957.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2700 kg (5,952.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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