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BMW 525i

General information

ModelBMW 525i
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating61.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving12.1 litres/100 km (19.44 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving9.4 litres/100 km (25.02 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving6.4 litres/100 km (36.75 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power193.7 PS (142 kW or 191 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 stroke75.0 x 84.0 mm (3.0 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.7 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1293 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS ABS ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1500 kg (3,306.9 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)
Wheelbase2830 mm (111.4 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD41370
Aprox price as new EUR38080
CO2 emissions210.0 g/km
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