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BMW 525d

General information

ModelBMW 525d
Year2006
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating69.3 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 driving6.8 litres/100 km (34.59 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 power177.00 PS (130 kW or 175 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed225.0 km/h (139.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Wheelbase2730 mm (107.5 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR38680
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