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BMW 525i

(2006 model)

Brief specs of 2006 BMW 525i

4-door 5-seater sedan (saloon), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder straight (inline) 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, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph top speed, consumption 7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)BMWIssued from2006
Model525iIssued 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)5010 l / 176.93 cu ft / 176.93 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)1345 l / 47.50 cu ft / 47.50 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4860 mm / 191.3 in / 191.3 inTotal (curb) weight1630 kg / 3594 lb / 3594 lb
Width1850 mm / 72.8 in / 72.8 inDry weight
Height1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inLoad capacity295 kg / 650 lb / 650 lb
Wheelbase2890 mm / 113.8 in / 113.8 inGross (max.) weight1925 kg / 4244 lb / 4244 lb
Track frontTowing weight1400 kg / 3086 lb / 3086 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance130 mm / 5.1 in / 5.1 inFuel capacity70 l / 15.4 UK gal / 18.5 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.68  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.31 m2 / 24.9 sq ft / 24.9 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.69 m2 / 7.5 sq ft / 7.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)17.2 kW / 23.1 hp / 23.1 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typestraight (inline) (Inline, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder
Engine constructionBore85.1 mm / 3.35 in / 3.35 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke88.1 mm / 3.47 in / 3.47 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio0.97
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement2999 cm3 / 183.0 cu in / 183.0 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity501.10 cm3/cylinder / 30.579 cu in/cylinder / 30.579 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio10.7 : 1
SumpwetMax. 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)88.1 kW / 118.2 hp / 118.2 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 typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)7.30 s / 7.30 s / 7.30 sPower-to-weight ratio133.7 kW/ton / 101.3 bhp/ton / 101.3 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)7.8 l/100km / 36.2 mpg-UK / 30.2 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions276 g/km / 444 g/mi / 444 g/mi
  Range897 km / 558 mi / 558 mi

Chassis

Engine locationfrontEngine alignment
SteeringSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontIndependentSuspension rearIndependent
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front245/50-R18100Tyres rear255/35-R18
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of BMW 525i

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