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BMW 525i Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 525i Automatic
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating57 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2495 ccm (152.24 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.4 litres/100 km (16.33 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2495 ccm (152.24 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 stroke82.0 x 78.8 mm (3.2 x 3.1 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed242.0 km/h (150.4 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1389 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1570 kg (3,461.3 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Wheelbase3000 mm (118.1 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions227.0 g/km
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