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BMW 525i Steptronic

General information

ModelBMW 525i Steptronic
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 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
Fuel mixed driving9.9 litres/100 km (23.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power192.7 PS (142 kW or 190 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)
Lubrication systemWet sump
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 ratio0.1419 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsABS
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1360 kg (2,998.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1500 kg (3,306.9 pounds)
Towing weight1400 kg (3,086.5 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions283.0 g/km
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