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BMW 525d Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 525d Automatic
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving10.6 litres/100 km (22.19 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.2 litres/100 km (37.94 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power176.40 PS (130 kW or 174 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke84.1 x 75.1 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1035 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 310 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1705 kg (3,758.9 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 emissions208.0 g/km
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