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

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Key specs

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

What is the body type of BMW 5 Series (E60)?
Sedan, 4 Doors, 5 Seats
What is the fuel consumption and economy of BMW 5 Series (E60) 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
10.3 l/100 km
22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
How environmentally friendly is BMW 5 Series 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
249 g/km CO2
Euro 4
How fast is 2005 5 Series (E60) 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
232 km/h | 144 mph
0-100 km/h: 8.4 sec
0-60 mph: 8 sec
What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2005 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
218 Hp, 250 Nm
184 lb.-ft.
What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Sedan 2005 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
2.5 l
2497 cm3
152.38 cu. in.
What is the number of cylinders in 2005 BMW 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
6, Inline
What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series (E60) Sedan 2005 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
All wheel drive (4x4). Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four 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) 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
1605 kg
3538 lbs.
What is the maximum permissible mass of 2005 BMW 5 Series (E60) 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
2165 kg
4773 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) 525xi (218 Hp) Steptronic?
6, automatic transmission Steptronic

General information

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

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban (NEDC)
14.8 l/100 km 15.9 US mpg
19.1 UK mpg
6.8 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban (NEDC)
7.7 l/100 km 30.5 US mpg
36.7 UK mpg
13 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - combined (NEDC)
10.3 l/100 km 22.8 US mpg
27.4 UK mpg
9.7 km/l
CO2 emissions (NEDC)
249 g/km
Fuel Type
Petrol (Gasoline)
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)
8 sec
Maximum speed
232 km/h 144 mph
Emission standard
Euro 4
Weight-to-power ratio
7.4 kg/Hp, 135.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio
6.4 kg/Nm, 155.8 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
Valvetrain
Double-VANOS
Engine oil capacity
6.5 l 6.87 US qt | 5.72 UK qt
Engine oil specification
Coolant
10.5 l 11.1 US qt | 9.24 UK qt

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight
1605 kg 3538 lbs.
Max. weight
2165 kg 4773 lbs.
Max load
560 kg 1235 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.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (8%)
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Permitted trailer load with brakes (12%)
2000 kg 4409 lbs.
Permitted trailer load without brakes
750 kg 1653 lbs.
Permitted towbar download
90 kg 198 lbs.

Dimensions

Length
4841 mm 190.59 in.
Width
1846 mm 72.68 in.
Width including mirrors
2030 mm 79.92 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.
Front overhang
852 mm 33.54 in.
Rear overhang
1101 mm 43.35 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter)
11.9 m 39.04 ft.

Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain Architecture
The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives permanently the four wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel
All wheel drive (4x4)
Number of gears and type of gearbox
6 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic
Front suspension
Suspension strut, Anti-roll bar
Rear suspension
Independent multi-link spring suspension with anti-roll bar
Front brakes
Ventilated discs, 324x30 mm
Rear brakes
Ventilated discs, 320x20 mm
Assisting systems
ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type
Steering rack and pinion
Power steering
Hydraulic Steering
Tires size
Front wheel tires: 225/50 R17; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18
Rear wheel tires: 225/50 R17; 245/45 R17; 245/40 R18; 275/35 R18
Wheel rims size
Front wheel rims: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 17; 8J x 18
Rear wheel rims: 7.5J x 17; 8J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18