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BMW 525i xDrive

General information

ModelBMW 525i xDrive
Year2010
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 95
Fuel mixed driving8.3 litres/100 km (28.34 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual
Airbags4. Front air bags. Side air bags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2996 ccm (182.82 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power218.00 PS (160 kW or 215 HP) at 6100 Rev. per min.
Max torque270.00 Nm (27.5 kgf-m or 199.2 ft.lbs) at 2400 Rev. per min.
Compression12.0:1
Bore x stroke85.1 x 88.0 mm (3.4 x 3.5 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1282 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

Weight1700 kg (3,747.9 pounds)
Max weight with load2185 kg (4,817.1 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 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 EUR45330
CO2 emissions178.0 g/km
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