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BMW 525i Touring

General information

ModelBMW 525i Touring
Year2004
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating63 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving13.4 litres/100 km (17.55 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.8 litres/100 km (24.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power196.00 PS (144 kW or 193 HP) at 6100 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 speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1184 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1656 kg (3,650.9 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions238.0 g/km
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