Compare: BMW 5 Series 1996 Station wagon (estate) 143 Hp

General information

Brand

BMW

Model

5 Series

Generation

5 Series Touring (E39)

Modification (Engine)

525tds (143 Hp)

Start of production

1996

End of production

2000

Powertrain Architecture

Internal Combustion engine

Body type

Station wagon (estate)

Seats

Doors

Performance specs

Fuel consumption (economy) - urban

11 l/100 km

Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban

6.1 l/100 km

Fuel Type

Diesel

Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h

11.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 62 mph

11.4 sec

Acceleration 0 - 60 mph

10.8 sec (Calculated by Auto-Data.net)

Maximum speed

203 km/h

Weight-to-power ratio

11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne

Weight-to-torque ratio

5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 Nm/tonne

Internal combustion engine specs

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Power per litre

57.2 Hp/l

Torque

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Engine layout

Front, Longitudinal

Engine Model/Code

M51D25

Engine displacement

2498 cm³

Number of cylinders

Engine configuration

Inline

Cylinder Bore

80 mm

Piston Stroke

82.8 mm

Compression ratio

Number of valves per cylinder

Fuel injection system

Precombustion chamber injection

Engine aspiration

Turbocharger, Intercooler

Valvetrain

OHC

Engine oil capacity

6.75 l

Engine oil specification

Coolant

10 l

Volume and weights

Kerb Weight

1575 kg

Max. weight

2235 kg

Max load

660 kg

Trunk (boot) space - minimum

410 l

Trunk (boot) space - maximum

1525 l

Fuel tank capacity

70 l

Max. roof load

100 kg

Dimensions

Length

4805 mm

Width

1800 mm

Height

1445 mm

Wheelbase

2850 mm

Front track

1512 mm

Rear (Back) track

1526 mm

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

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

225/55 R16 95V

Wheel rim size

7J x 16