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(2007 model)
4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), 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, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 248 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph top speed, consumption 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US
| Marque (make) | BMW | Issued from | 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Model | 525i | Issued until | |
| Serie | 5 | Number made | |
| Model family | E60 | 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) | 520 l / 18.36 cu ft / 18.36 cu ft | |
| Passenger space (volume) | 4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ft | Max. cargo capacity (volume) | 1150 l / 40.61 cu ft / 40.61 cu ft |
| Length | 4841 mm / 190.6 in / 190.6 in | Total (curb) weight | 1585 kg / 3494 lb / 3494 lb |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 1846 mm / 72.7 in / 72.7 in | Dry weight | |
| Height | 1468 mm / 57.8 in / 57.8 in | Load capacity | 485 kg / 1069 lb / 1069 lb |
| Wheelbase | 2888 mm / 113.7 in / 113.7 in | Gross (max.) weight | 2050 kg / 4519 lb / 4519 lb |
| Track front | 1558 mm / 61.3 in / 61.3 in | Towing weight | 2000 kg / 4409 lb / 4409 lb |
| Track rear | 1581 mm / 62.2 in / 62.2 in | Weight distribution (front) | |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 in | Fuel capacity | 70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal |
| Length/wheelbase ratio | 1.68 |
| Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw) | 0.27 | Frontal area (A) | 2.26 m2 / 24.3 sq ft / 24.3 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A) | 0.61 m2 / 6.6 sq ft / 6.6 sq ft | Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph) | 15.2 kW / 20.3 hp / 20.3 hp |
| Engine Code | Total number of cylinders | 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine Type | straight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder) | 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 | unleaded 98 | Bore/Stroke ratio | 0.97 |
| Fuel supply | Injection | 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) | 94.3 kW / 126.4 hp / 126.4 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 | manual | Number of gears | 6 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel drive | rear wheel drive | Top gear (drive) ratio | 0.85 |
| Final gear (drive) ratio | 3.15 |
| Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h) | Top (maximal) speed | 248 km/h / 154 mph / 154 mph | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h) | 7.60 s / 7.60 s / 7.60 s | Power-to-weight ratio | 135.7 kW/ton / 102.8 bhp/ton / 102.8 bhp/ton |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 7.10 s / 7.10 s / 7.10 s | Fuel consumption, City (urban) | 10.3 l/100km / 27.4 mpg-UK / 22.8 mpg-US |
| Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h) | Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban) | 5.7 l/100km / 49.6 mpg-UK / 41.3 mpg-US | |
| Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top | Fuel consumption, Mixed (combined) | 7.4 l/100km / 38.2 mpg-UK / 31.8 mpg-US | |
| Standing ¼mile time | Fuel consumption, Euro | ||
| Standing kilometer time | CO2 emissions | 176 g/km / 283 g/mi / 283 g/mi | |
| Range | 946 km / 588 mi / 588 mi |
| Engine location | front | Engine alignment | longitudinal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steering | rack & pinion PAS | Steering details | Traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP). Power assisted steering Traction control. |
| Turns lock-to-lock | Turning circle | 12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft | |
| Suspension front | Suspension rear | ||
| Wheels front | 7J x 16 LM | Wheels rear | 7J x 16 LM |
| Tyres front | 225/55 R 16 95W | Tyres rear | 225/55 R 16 95W |
| 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), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control) | Braked area |
Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525i
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