BMW 5 Series 525xi
5 Door Touring with 6 speed Automatic gearbox
E61
Comprehensive statistics for the fifth generation E61 BMW 5 Series 525xi, a 5 door petrol touring with a 6 speed automatic gearbox. It has a front engine four wheel drive (longitudinally mounted) configuration, producing 160 kW of power and 250 N⋅m of torque, providing a 0-100 km/h time of 8.6 seconds and a top speed of 228 km/h.
The BMW 5 Series E61 started production in 2002 and was in production for approximately 8 years, stopping production in 2010.
The specification listed below is based on a variant produced in 2005.
Specification
| Trim | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Seats | 5 |
| Fuel Type | Petrol |
| Transmission Type | 6 Speed Automatic |
| Body Style | Touring (Estate) |
| Layout | Front Engine Four Wheel Drive (Longitudinally Mounted) |
| Engine | Not Specified |
| Engine Code | Not Specified |
| Transmission | Not Specified |
| Steering | Not Specified |
| Suspension Front | Not Specified |
| Suspension Rear | Not Specified |
| Brakes Front | 324 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Brakes Rear | 320 mm Ventilated Disc |
| Braking System | Servo-assisted ABS |
| VED | L |
| Effizienz | Not Specified |
| Insurance Group | Not Specified |
Performance
| Power (kW) | 160 kW @ 6,500 RPM |
|---|---|
| Torque (N⋅m) | 250 N⋅m @ 2,750 RPM to 4,250 RPM |
| Torque Split | Not Specified |
| Redline (RPM) | |
| 0-80 km/h (0-50 mph) | |
| 0-96.6 km/h (0-60 mph) | |
| 0-100 km/h (0-62 mph) | 8.6 seconds |
| 0-160.9 km/h (0-100 mph) | |
| Quarter Mile Time (seconds) | |
| Standing Kilometer Time (seconds) | 29.7 seconds |
| Top Speed (km/h) | 228 km/h |
| Weight US (kg) | 1,775 kg |
| Weight Distribution | Not Specified |
| Power to Weight Ratio (kW/kg) | 90 kW per ton |
| CO2 (g/km) | 251 g/km |
| Drag Coefficient (Cd) | 0.33 Cd |
| Frontal Area (m2) | 2.28 m2 |
| Drag Area (CdA) | 0.75 CdA |
| Max Load (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Unbraked (kg) | |
| Towing Weight Braked (kg) |
Dimensions
| Length (mm) | 4,843 mm |
|---|---|
| Width (mm) | 1,846 mm |
| Height (mm) | 1,491 mm |
| Ground Clearance (mm) | |
| Wheels |
Front: 7.5J x 17 Rear: 7.5J x 17 |
| Tyres |
Front: 225/55 R17 94Y Rear: 225/55 R17 94Y |
| Front Track (mm) | 1,558 mm |
| Rear Track (mm) | 1,581 mm |
| Wheelbase (mm) | 2,886 mm |
| Turning Circle (m) | |
| Boot Capacity (L) |
Fuel Consumption
| Combined MPG | Not Specified |
|---|---|
| Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Extra-Urban MPG | Not Specified |
| Fuel Tank Capacity (L) | 70 L |
Additional Information
| Engine Manufacturer: | BMW |
|---|---|
| Engine Cylinder Configuration: | I6 |
| Engine Position: | Front |
| Engine Layout: | Longitudinal |
| Engine Capacity (cc): | 2,497 |
| Aspiration: | NA |
| Bore and Stroke (mm): | 82 x 78.8 |
| Valvetrain: | DOHC |
| Valves: | 4 |
| Engine Compression Ratio: | 11:1 |
| Intercooler: | No |
| Catalytic Converter: | Yes |
| Sump Type: | Wet Sump |
| Top Gear Ratio: | 0.69 |
| Final Drive Ratio: | 4.1 |
Page Last Updated: 6th November 2020