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BMW 525i Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 525i Automatic
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating64.6 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving9.6 litres/100 km (24.63 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionAutomatic, 5-speed
Airbags6. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront, longitudinal
Displacement2494 ccm (152.18 cubic inches)
Max torque245.00 Nm (25.0 kgf-m or 180.7 ft.lbs) at 3500 Rev. per min.
Compression10.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 75.0 mm (3.3 x 3.0 inches)
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
GearboxAutomatic, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed238.0 km/h (147.9 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.1 seconds

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Passenger space5040 litres (1,332 gallons)
Cargo space460 litres (122 gallons)
Optional cargo space1150 litres (304 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle11 m (444.9 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionMulitlink

Dimensions and weight

Weight1575 kg (3,472.3 pounds)
Max weight with load1590 kg (3,505.3 pounds)
Towing weight1800 kg (3,968.3 pounds)
Overall length4780 mm (188.2 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1440 mm (56.7 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2840 mm (111.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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