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BMW 525d xDrive

General information

ModelBMW 525d xDrive
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Fuel typeDiesel
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags6. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2993 ccm (182.63 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power197.00 PS (145 kW or 194 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 1300 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 90.0 mm (3.3 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1129 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2803 litres (741 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). Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system (ABS). Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1746 kg (3,849.3 pounds)
Max weight with load2232 kg (4,920.7 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 EUR45530
CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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