BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic | Technical specs, data, fuel consumption, Dimensions

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic /Station wagon (estate) 1996 - 2000/

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

Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats

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

210 km/h | 130 mph
0-100 km/h: 10.7 sec
0-60 mph: 10.2 sec

What is the power output of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic?

143 Hp, 280 Nm
207 lb.-ft.

What is the engine displacement of BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic?

2.5 l
2498 cm³
152.44 cu. in.

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

6, Inline

What is the drivetrain of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic?

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

What is the length of 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?

4805 mm
189.17 in.

What is the width of 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?

1800 mm
70.87 in.

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

1575 kg
3472 lbs.

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

2205 kg
4861 lbs.

What is the trunk (boot) capacity of 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?

410 - 1525 l
14.5 - 53.9 cu. ft.

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

5, automatic transmission

BMW
- BMW 5 Series
  - 5 Series Touring (E39)
    - 540i V8 (286 Hp) Automatic
    - 540i V8 (286 Hp)
    - 530d (184 Hp) Automatic
    - 530d (184 Hp)
    - 528i (193 Hp) Automatic
    - 528i (193 Hp)
    - 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic
    - 525tds (143 Hp)
    - 523i (170 Hp) Automatic
    - 523i (170 Hp)
    - 520i (150 Hp) Automatic
    - 520i (150 Hp)

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General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series Touring (E39)

Modification (Engine)

525tds (143 Hp) Automatic

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

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Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg
25.7 UK mpg
9.1 km/l

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg
47.1 UK mpg
16.7 km/l

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

10.7 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

10.7 sec

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

10.2 sec

Maximum speed

210 km/h 130 mph

Weight-to-power ratio

11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 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

1575 kg 3472 lbs.

Max. weight

2205 kg 4861 lbs.

Max load

630 kg 1389 lbs.

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l 14.5 cu. ft.

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1525 l 53.9 cu. ft.

Fuel tank capacity

70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal

Max. roof load

100 kg 220 lbs.

Dimensions

Length

4805 mm 189.17 in.

Width

1800 mm 70.87 in.

Height

1440 mm 56.69 in.

Wheelbase

2850 mm 112.2 in.

Front track

1512 mm 59.53 in.

Rear (Back) track

1522 mm 59.92 in.

Ride height (ground clearance)

120 mm 4.72 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

Semi-trailing arm

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Ventilated discs

Assisting systems

ABS (Anti-lock braking system)

Steering type

Steering rack and pinion

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Tire size

205/65 R16

Wheel rim size

Specs of BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic /1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000/