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BMW 525xi Touring

General information

ModelBMW 525xi Touring
Year2006
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving9.9 litres/100 km (23.76 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
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 power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque250.00 Nm (25.5 kgf-m or 184.4 ft.lbs) at 2750 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Bore x stroke78.9 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.5 seconds

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCombi
Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Cargo space410 litres (108 gallons)
Optional cargo space1525 litres (403 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

Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new EUR43280
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