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1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic

Technical specifications and auto data, engine info, fuel consumption performance specs, dimensions and volumes

FULL CAR SPECIFICATIONS

GENERAL INFO

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Brand

BMW

Series

5 Series

Model

525

Modification

525tds (143 Hp) Automatic

Body Type

Station wagon (estate)

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal
15.4 UK gal

Engine displacement

2498 cm³ 152.44 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Top Speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Gearbox type

Automatic

Number of Gears

5

Kerb weight

1575 kg 3472.3 lbs

Length

4805 mm 189.17 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Doors

5

Seats

5

Wheel rims

16

FULL SPECS

FUEL CONSUMPTION

Economy

- Urban

11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg

- Extra urban

6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.08 UK mpg

PERFORMANCE

Speed

- Top speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Acceleration

0 - 100 km/h

10.7 sec

0 - 60 mph

10.2 sec

ENGINE SPECIFICATION

Engine Model

M51D25

Powertrain

ICE

Fuel type

Diesel

Fuel system

SDI

Engine Location

Front, Longitudinal

Turbine

Turbocharger

Engine displacement

2498 cm³ 152.44 cu. In.

Power

143 hp (at 4600 rpm)

Torque

280 Nm (at 2200 rpm) 206.52 lb. ft (at 2200 rpm)

Number of cylinders

6

Valves per cylinder

2

Position of cylinders

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm 3.15 in

Piston Stroke

82.8 mm 3.26 in

Compression ratio

22

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

6.75 l 7.16 US qt
5.94 UK qt

Coolant

10 l 10.6 US qt
8.8 UK qt

POWER-TO-WEIGHT RATIO (PWR)

Color Index

Dynamic Efficiency

fair Performance

DIMENSIONS

Length

4805 mm 189.17 in

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in

Front track

1512 mm 59.53 in

Rear (Back) track

1522 mm 59.92 in

Ride height

120 mm 4.72 in

DRIVETRAIN, SUSPENSION & TIRES

Drive Axle

Rear wheel drive

Number of Gears

5

Brakes

- Front

Ventilated discs

- Rear

Ventilated discs

Assisting system

ABS

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Suspension

- Front

Wishbone

- Rear

Inclined Lever

Tire size

- Front

205/65 R16

Wheel rims

16

WEIGHTS & TRUNK SPACE

Kerb weight

1575 kg 3472.3 lbs

Max. weight

2205 kg 4861.2 lbs

Luggage capacity

- Min. (seats up)

410 l 14.48 cu ft

- Max. (seats down)

1525 l 53.85 cu ft

- Max. roof load

630 kg 1388.9 lbs

MODEL REVIEW
BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic is made in 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000