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BMW 525d

General information

ModelBMW 525d
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating65.3 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 driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power163.00 PS (120 kW or 161 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque351 Nm (35.8 kgf-m or 258.9 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)
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1094 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1490 kg (3,284.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR38610
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