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BMW 5 Series (E34) 525tds (143 Hp) – Full specifications

General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series (E34)
Modification (Engine) 525tds (143 Hp)
Start of production 1991 year
End of production 1995 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Sedan
Seats 5
Doors 4
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined 7 l/100 km
33.6 US mpg
40.4 UK mpg
14.3 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 11 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.5 sec
Maximum speed 207 km/h
128.62 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 10.3 kg/Hp, 96.6 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.3 kg/Nm, 189.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.2 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2498 cm3
152.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm
3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm
3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 6.75 l
7.13 US qt | 5.94 UK qt
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Coolant 9.75 l
10.3 US qt | 8.58 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1480 kg
3262.84 lbs.
Max. weight 1990 kg
4387.2 lbs.
Max load 510 kg
1124.36 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 460 l
16.24 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 80 l
21.13 US gal | 17.6 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4720 mm
185.83 in.
Width 1751 mm
68.94 in.
Height 1412 mm
55.59 in.
Wheelbase 2761 mm
108.7 in.
Front track 1470 mm
57.87 in.
Rear (Back) track 1495 mm
58.86 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Spring Strut
Front brakes Ventilated discs
Rear brakes Disc
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/65 R15
Wheel rims size 15