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BMW 525d

General information

ModelBMW 525d
Year2004
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving9.2 litres/100 km (25.57 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving6.7 litres/100 km (35.11 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving5.3 litres/100 km (44.38 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Engine typeInline, 6 cylinder
Max power176.40 PS (130 kW or 174 HP) at 4000 Rev. per min.
Max torque410.00 Nm (41.8 kgf-m or 302.4 ft.lbs) at 2000 Rev. per min.
Compression17.0:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.1 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemTurbo
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed230.0 km/h (142.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1063 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsABS ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1660 kg (3,659.7 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase2800 mm (110.2 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions178.9 g/km
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