








| What is the body type, BMW 5 Series (E39)? | Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats | 
|---|---|
| How fast is the car, 1996 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 205 km/h | 127.38 mph 0-100 km/h: 11 sec 0-60 mph: 10.5 sec | 
| How much power, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 143  Hp, 280  Nm 206.52 lb.-ft. | 
| What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 2.5 l 2498 cm3 152.44 cu. in. | 
| How many cylinders, 1996 BMW 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 6, Inline | 
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series (E39) Sedan 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. | 
| How long is this vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 4775  mm 187.99 in. | 
| How wide is the vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 1800  mm 70.87 in. | 
| What is the curb weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 1555  kg 3428.19 lbs. | 
| What is the gross weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 2015  kg 4442.31 lbs. | 
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 BMW 5 Series Sedan? | 460  l 16.24 cu. ft. | 
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 BMW 5 Series (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 5, automatic transmission | 
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW | 
| Model | 5 Series | 
| Generation | 5 Series (E39) | 
| Modification (Engine) | 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic | 
| Start of production | 1996 year | 
| End of production | 2000 year | 
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine | 
| Body type | Sedan | 
| Seats | 5 | 
| Doors | 4 | 
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 13 l/100 km
							18.1 US mpg 21.7 UK mpg 7.7 km/l | 
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 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 | 205 km/h 127.38 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. 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 | 
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. | 
| Coolant | 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt | 
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1555 kg 3428.19 lbs. | 
| Max. weight | 2015 kg 4442.31 lbs. | 
| Max load | 460 kg 1014.13 lbs. | 
| Trunk (boot) space - minimum | 460 l 16.24 cu. ft. | 
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal | 
| 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, automatic transmission | 
| Front suspension | Wishbone | 
| Rear suspension | Several levers 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 | 
| Tires size | 205/65 R15 | 
| Wheel rims size | 15 |