(1996 model)
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 1996 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 525 tds | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E39 | Body construction | |
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | sedan (saloon) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4775 mm / 188.0 in / 188.0 in | Ground clearance | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1800 mm / 70.9 in / 70.9 in | Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.69 |
| Height | 1435 mm / 56.5 in / 56.5 in | Total (curb) weight | 1563 kg / 3446 lb / 3446 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2830 mm / 111.4 in / 111.4 in | Dry weight | |
| Track front | Weight distribution (front) | ||
| Track rear | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Drag coefficient | Frontal Area | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Cx |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 12 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in | |
| Fuel | diesel | Stroke | 83.0 mm / 3.27 in / 3.27 in |
| Fuel supply | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.96 | |
| Engine Main bearings | 7 | Engine displacement | 2498 cm3 / 152.4 cu in / 152.4 cu in |
| Cam Design | SOHC (single overhead camshaft) | Unitary capacity | 416.33 cm3/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder / 25.406 cu in/cylinder |
| Sump | Compression ratio | 22.0 : 1 | |
| Aspiration | turbocharged | Max. output power | 106.6 kW / 144.9 hp / 144.9 hp at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm |
| Compressor type | Max. torque | 279.0 Nm / 205.8 lbft / 205.8 lbft at 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm / 2200 rpm | |
| Intercooler | Maximum rpm | ||
| Coolant | water | Max. net output | 105.2 kW / 143.0 bhp / 143.0 bhp |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific output | 57.2 kW/l / 1.274 bhp/cu in / 1.274 bhp/cu in |
| Specific torque | 111.69 Nm/l / 0.977 lbft/cu in / 0.977 lbft/cu in |
| Transmission type | manual | Number of gears | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | |
| Final gear (drive) ratio |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 211 km/h / 131 mph / 131 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h) | 10.10 s / 10.10 s / 10.10 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 91.49 kW/ton / 124.39 bhp/ton / 124.39 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | ||
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | 29.00 s / 29.00 s / 29.00 s | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | ||
| 0-Quarter-mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| 0-Kilometer time | CO2 emissions |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | recirculating ball PAS | ||
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | I.MS.CS.ARB. | Suspension rear | I.TA.CS.ARB. |
| Wheels front | Wheels rear | ||
| Tyres front | Tyres rear | ||
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc, servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) |
| Brake diameter front | Brake diameter rear | ||
| Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525 tds
