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BMW 525i Sport

General information

ModelBMW 525i Sport
Year2008
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating62.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving6.5 litres/100 km (36.19 miles per gallon)
Seats5
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. 0

Engine and transmission

Engine locationFront
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 2900 Rev. per min.
Compression11.0:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlOverhead cam (OHC)
Lubrication systemWet sump
Cooling systemLiquid
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)7.5 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1478 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors4
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space2860 litres (756 gallons)
Cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Optional cargo space520 litres (137 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlClimate control

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering
Turn circle12 m (484.3 inches)
Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control

Dimensions and weight

Weight1475 kg (3,251.8 pounds)
Max weight with load1710 kg (3,769.9 pounds)
Towing weight2000 kg (4,409.2 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1470 mm (57.9 inches)
Overall height1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions194.0 g/km
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