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BMW 525i

General information

ModelBMW 525i
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating69.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.16 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
Displacement2999 ccm (183.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6250 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.86 Nm (25.6 kgf-m or 185.0 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression10.7:1
Bore x stroke85.1 x 88.1 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed241.0 km/h (149.8 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
0-60 miles7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1337 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space396 litres (105 gallons)
Optional cargo space1345 litres (355 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS) ABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1630 kg (3,593.5 pounds)
Max weight with load1925 kg (4,243.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4860 mm (191.3 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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