Specifications: BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525i (218 Hp) Steptronic 2005, 2006, 2007

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BMW 5 Series Touring (E61) 525i (218 Hp) Steptronic – Full specifications
General information
Brand BMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series Touring (E61)
Modification (Engine) 525i (218 Hp) Steptronic
Start of production April, 2005 year
End of production March, 2007 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Station wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) – urban (NEDC) 13.5 l/100 km
17.4 US mpg
20.9 UK mpg
7.4 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban (NEDC) 7.2 l/100 km
32.7 US mpg
39.2 UK mpg
13.9 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) – combined (NEDC) 9.5 l/100 km
24.8 US mpg
29.7 UK mpg
10.5 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC) 229 g/km
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 62 mph 8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 7.9 sec
Maximum speed 237 km/h
147.26 mph
Emission standard Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio 7.3 kg/Hp, 137.5 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 6.3 kg/Nm, 157.7 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 218 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre 87.3 Hp/l
Torque 250 Nm @ 2750-4250 rpm.
184.39 lb.-ft. @ 2750-4250 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code N52B25A
Engine displacement 2497 cm3
152.38 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 82 mm
3.23 in.
Piston Stroke 78.8 mm
3.1 in.
Compression ratio 11:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Valvetrain Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity 6.5 l
6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
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Coolant 10.5 l
11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1585 kg
3494.33 lbs.
Max. weight 2185 kg
4817.1 lbs.
Max load 600 kg
1322.77 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – minimum 500 l
17.66 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 1650 l
58.27 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l
18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load 100 kg
220.46 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%) 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%) 2000 kg
4409.25 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes 750 kg
1653.47 lbs.
Permitted towbar download 90 kg
198.42 lbs.
Dimensions
Length 4843 mm
190.67 in.
Width 1846 mm
72.68 in.
Width including mirrors 2030 mm
79.92 in.
Height 1491 mm
58.7 in.
Wheelbase 2886 mm
113.62 in.
Front track 1558 mm
61.34 in.
Rear (Back) track 1581 mm
62.24 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.30
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 11.4 m
37.4 ft.
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 6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension Spring Strut, Transverse stabilizer
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension, Air suspension, Transverse stabilizer
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 324×30 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 320×20 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 R16; 225/50 R17; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18
Wheel rims size 7J x 16; 7.5J x 17; 8J x 17; 8J x 18

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