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BMW 525xi Automatic

General information

ModelBMW 525xi Automatic
Year2005
CategoryLarge/luxury cars
Rating61.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2497 ccm (152.37 cubic inches)
Fuel city driving14.8 litres/100 km (15.89 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving10.3 litres/100 km (22.84 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving7.7 litres/100 km (30.55 miles per gallon)
Seats5
Drive4WD
TransmissionAutomatic, 6-speed
Airbags6

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 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 speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)8.4 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1298 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeSedan/saloon
Max no. of doors4
Passenger space2800 litres (740 gallons)

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks, 324 mm
Rear brakesVentilated disks, 320 mm
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS)

Dimensions and weight

Weight1686 kg (3,717.0 pounds)
Overall length4850 mm (190.9 inches)
Overall width1850 mm (72.8 inches)
Overall height1490 mm (58.7 inches)
Ground clearance150 mm (5.9 inches)
Wheelbase2890 mm (113.8 inches)
Fuel capacity70.0 litres (18.49 gallons)

Other specifications

CO2 emissions249.0 g/km
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