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Technical data

This 525i AT (218 hp) engine was fitted in the E60/E61 Sedan, which was produced by BMW from 2003 to 2007. In addition to this engine, 40 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.

Power & fuel consumption

City fuel consumption per 100 km13.5litre
Highway fuel consumption per 100 km7litre
Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km9.4litre
Fuel tank capacity70litre
Cruising rangefrom 520 to 1 000km
Fuel98 RON
Emission standardEURO IV
Top speed242km/h
Acceleration (0–100 km/h)7.9second

Engine

Displacement2497cm3
Engine power218bhp
RPM at max powerto 6 500RPM
Maximum torque250Nm
RPM at max torque2750up to 4 250 RPM
Engine typeGasoline
Cylinder layoutInline
Injection typeMulti-point injection
Number of cylinders6
Valves per cylinder4
Bore82mm
Stroke78.8mm

Gearbox & drivetrain

GearboxAutomatic
Number of gears6
Drive wheelsRear-wheel drive
Turning circle11.4m

Body

Seats5
Length4841mm
Width1846mm
Height1468mm
Wheelbase2888mm
Front track1558mm
Rear track1582mm
Ground clearance142mm
Kerb weight1495kg
Gross weight2055kg
Displacement560kg
Min. boot capacity520litre
Max. boot capacity520litre
Body typeSedan

Suspension & brakes

Front suspensionIndependent, Double wishbone, Spring, Stabilizer bar
Rear suspensionIndependent, Multi wishbone, Stabilizer bar
Front brakesVentilated disc
Rear brakesVentilated disc

Real-world consumption (est.)

City16.2 litres / 100km
Highway8.4 litres / 100km
Average11.3 litres / 100km

Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.

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