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BMW 525i

General information

ModelBMW 525i
Year2003
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.6 litres/100 km (17.30 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.0 litres/100 km (33.60 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2492 ccm (152.06 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power186.60 PS (137 kW or 184 HP) at 6000 Rev. per min.
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed238.0 km/h (147.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1192 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2800 litres (740 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1565 kg (3,450.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions228.0 g/km
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