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BMW 525xi Touring Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 525xi Touring Automatic
Year2005
CategoryStation wagons/estate cars
Rating58.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2496 ccm (152.31 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.7 litres/100 km (16.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.4 litres/100 km (22.62 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.9 litres/100 km (29.77 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2496 ccm (152.31 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)
Valves per cylinder4
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxAutomatic, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed228.0 km/h (141.7 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1228 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors5
Passenger space5010 litres (1,324 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1775 kg (3,913.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1500 mm (59.1 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2790 mm (109.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
CO2 emissions251.0 g/km
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