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BMW 525d Touring

General information

ModelBMW 525d Touring
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.7 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)
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 torque350.00 Nm (35.7 kgf-m or 258.2 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression18.0:1
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 speed215.0 km/h (133.6 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)9.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.0939 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1740 kg (3,836.0 pounds)
Max weight with load2310 kg (5,092.7 pounds)
Towing weight1806 kg (3,981.5 pounds)
Overall length4810 mm (189.4 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1450 mm (57.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR41070
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