BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) | Technical Specs, Fuel consumption, Dimensions

Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) /Sedan 1996 - 2000/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E39)?

Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats

How fast is 1996 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?

211 km/h | 131 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.4 sec
0-60 mph: 9.9 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?

143 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?

2.5 l
2498 cm³
152.44 cu. in.

What is the number of cylinders in 1996 BMW 525tds (143 Hp)?

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?

Rear wheel drive. ICE. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

What is the length of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

4775 mm
187.99 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

What is the kerb weight of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?

1555 kg
3428 lbs.

What is the maximum permissible mass of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?

2015 kg
4442 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan?

460 l
16.2 cu. ft.

What are the number of gears and the gearbox type of 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?

5, manual transmission

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series (E39)

Modification (Engine)

525tds (143 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Sedan

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11.5 l/100 km 20.5 US mpg
24.6 UK mpg
8.7 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.2 l/100 km 37.9 US mpg
45.6 UK mpg
16.1 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

9.9 sec

Maximum speed

211 km/h 131 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

10.9 kg/Hp, 92 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 180.1 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

57.2 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 207 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M51D25

Engine displacement

2498 cm³ 152.44 cu. in.

Number of cylinders

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

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

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1555 kg 3428 lbs.

Max. weight

2015 kg 4442 lbs.

Max load

460 kg 1014 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

460 l 16.2 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4775 mm 187.99 in.

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in.

Height

1435 mm 56.5 in.

Wheelbase

2830 mm 111.42 in.

Front track

1516 mm 59.69 in.

Rear (Back) track

1530 mm 60.24 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

Several arms and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/65 R15

Wheel rim size

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