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BMW 525xi Sedan

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 BMW 525xi Sedan

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 2999 cm3 / 183.0 cu in / 183.0 cu in, 160.0 kW / 214.6 hp / 214.6 hp @ 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm, 250.9 N·m / 185.0 lb·ft / 185.0 lb·ft @ 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm, consumption 10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2006
Model525xi SedanIssued until
Serie5Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerBMWCountryDE,ZA

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors4
Bodywork typesedan (saloon)Number of seats5
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)396 l / 13.98 cu ft / 13.98 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)2803 l / 98.99 cu ft / 98.99 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight1650 kg / 3638 lb / 3638 lb
Track frontTowing weight
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders
Engine Type Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore85.1 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke87.9 mm / 3.46 in / 3.46 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement2999 cm3 / 183.0 cu in / 183.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity499.96 cm3/cylinder / 30.509 cu in/cylinder / 30.509 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio
SumpMax. output power160.0 kW / 214.6 hp / 214.6 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
AspirationMax. torque250.9 N·m / 185.0 lb·ft / 185.0 lb·ft at 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm / 2750 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)64.0 kW / 85.8 hp / 85.8 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output53.4 kW/l / 1.172 bhp/cu in / 1.172 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque83.6 N·m/l / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in / 0.73 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)12.4 l/100km / 22.8 mpg-UK / 19.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)8.4 l/100km / 33.6 mpg-UK / 28.0 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)10.7 l/100km / 26.4 mpg-UK / 22.0 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions250 g/km / 403 g/mi / 403 g/mi (est.)
  Range654 km / 407 mi / 407 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter front296 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear324 mm / 12.8 in / 12.8 in
Brakes detailsBraked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525xi Sedan

 
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