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BMW 525i

General information

ModelBMW 525i
Year2007
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating59.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline, unleaded 98
Fuel mixed driving8.7 litres/100 km (27.04 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.8 litres/100 km (30.00 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
Transmission7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2497 ccm (152.37 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 stroke78.8 x 82.0 mm (3.1 x 3.2 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox7-speed automatic or 7-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.8 seconds
0-60 miles7.6 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1393 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering.
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antiblocking system (ABS) ABS

Dimensions and weight

Weight1565 kg (3,450.2 pounds)
Max weight with load2050 kg (4,519.5 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR38380
CO2 emissions276.0 g/km
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