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BMW 525xi

General information

ModelBMW 525xi
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57.4 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 driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.50 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 stroke78.8 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

Top speed237.0 km/h (147.3 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.3 seconds
0-60 miles7.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1393 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2945 litres (778 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1566 kg (3,452.4 pounds)
Max weight with load2052 kg (4,523.9 pounds)
Towing weight2004 kg (4,418.1 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR40880
CO2 emissions239.0 g/km
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