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(2007 model)
5-door 5-seater station wagon (estate, combi), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve straight (inline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in, 160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 270.0 N·m / 199.1 lb·ft / 199.1 lb·ft @ 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph top speed, consumption 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 525xi Touring Automatic | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | Body construction | ||
| Model code | Body designation | ||
| Manufacturer | BMW | Country | DE,ZA |
| Base platform | Number of doors | 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodywork type | station wagon (estate, combi) | Number of seats | 5 |
| Bodywork designer | Cargo capacity (volume) | ||
| Passenger space (volume) | Max. cargo capacity (volume) |
| Length | 4843 mm / 190.7 in / 190.7 in | Total (curb) weight | 1815 kg / 4001 lb / 4001 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1491 mm / 58.7 in / 58.7 in | Load capacity | |
| Wheelbase | 2886 mm / 113.6 in / 113.6 in | Gross (max.) weight | |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Towing weight | |
| Track rear | 1581 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal | |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.3 | Frontal area (A) | 2.28 m2 / 24.5 sq ft / 24.5 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.68 m2 / 7.3 sq ft / 7.3 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 16.9 kW / 22.7 hp / 22.7 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) | Total number of valves | 24 |
| Engine Manufacturer | BMW | Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Engine construction | Bore | 85.0 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in | |
| Fuel | petrol (gasoline) | Stroke | 88.0 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in |
| Fuel details | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 | |
| Fuel supply | Engine displacement | 2996 cm3 / 182.8 cu in / 182.8 cu in | |
| Engine Main bearings | Unitary capacity | 499.33 cm3/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder / 30.471 cu in/cylinder | |
| Cam Design | DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam) | Compression ratio | 12.0 : 1 |
| Sump | wet | Max. output power | 160.3 kW / 215.0 hp / 215.0 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm |
| Aspiration | natural | Max. torque | 270.0 N·m / 199.1 lb·ft / 199.1 lb·ft at 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm / 2400 rpm |
| Compressor type | N/A | Maximum rpm | |
| Intercooler | no | Max. net output (power at the wheels) | 90.2 kW / 121.0 hp / 121.0 hp (est.) |
| Coolant | water | Specific output | 53.5 kW/l / 1.176 bhp/cu in / 1.176 bhp/cu in |
| Catalytic converter | yes | Specific torque | 90.1 N·m/l / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in / 0.79 lb·ft/cu in |
| Transmission type | automatic | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | all wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.69 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.91 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 230 km/h / 143 mph / 143 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | Power-to-weight ratio | 118.5 kW/ton / 89.8 bhp/ton / 89.8 bhp/ton | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 8.50 s / 8.50 s / 8.50 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 11.7 l/100km / 24.1 mpg-UK / 20.1 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 6.5 l/100km / 43.5 mpg-UK / 36.2 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 201 g/km / 323 g/mi / 323 g/mi | |
| Range | 833 km / 518 mi / 518 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | ||
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7.5J x 17 LM | Wheels rear | 7.5J x 17 LM |
| Tyres front | 225/50 R 17 94W | Tyres rear | 225/50 R 17 94W |
| Brakes front | ventilated disc | Brakes rear | ventilated disc |
| Brake diameter front | 324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in | Brake diameter rear | 320 mm / 12.6 in / 12.6 in |
| Brakes details | servo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525xi Touring Automatic