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Specs of BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp) /2005, 2006, 2007/

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp) /Sedan 2005 - 2007/

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E60)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is 2005 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp)?
245 km/h | 152 mph
0-100 km/h: 7.5 sec
0-60 mph: 7.1 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2005 525i (218 Hp)?
218 Hp, 250 Nm
184 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2005 525i (218 Hp)?
2.5 l
2497 cm3
152.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 BMW 525i (218 Hp)?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E60) Sedan 2005 525i (218 Hp)?
Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
What is the length of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
4841 mm
190.59 in.
What is the width of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
1846 mm
72.68 in.
What is the kerb weight of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp)?
1480 kg
3263 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp)?
2035 kg
4486 lbs.
What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 2005 BMW 5 Series Sedan?
520 l
18.4 cu. ft.
What is the number of gears in What is the gearbox type of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 525i (218 Hp)?
6, manual transmission

General information

Brand
Model
Generation
Modification (Engine)
525i (218 Hp)
Start of production
2005 year
End of production
2007 year
Powertrain Architecture
Internal Combustion engine
Body type
Sedan
Seats
5
Doors
4
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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban
12.4 l/100 km 19 US mpg
22.8 UK mpg
8.1 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban
6.5 l/100 km 36.2 US mpg
43.5 UK mpg
15.4 km/l
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
7.1 sec
Maximum speed
245 km/h 152 mph
Weight-to-power ratio
6.8 kg/Hp, 147.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
5.9 kg/Nm, 168.9 Nm/tonne

Engine specs

Power
218 Hp @ 6500 rpm.
Power per litre
87.3 Hp/l
Torque
250 Nm @ 2750 rpm. 184 lb.-ft. @ 2750 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
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
9.8 l 10.36 US qt | 8.62 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1480 kg 3263 lbs.
Max. weight
2035 kg 4486 lbs.
Max load
555 kg 1224 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum
520 l 18.4 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity
70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Max. roof load
100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4841 mm 190.59 in.
Width
1846 mm 72.68 in.
Height
1468 mm 57.8 in.
Wheelbase
2888 mm 113.7 in.
Front track
1558 mm 61.34 in.
Rear (Back) track
1582 mm 62.28 in.
Drag coefficient (Cd)
0.28

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, manual transmission
Front suspension
Coil spring
Rear suspension
Coil spring
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
225/55 R16
Wheel rims size
7J x 16