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BMW 5 Series 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP)

BMW 5 Series · 1988 - present · Diesel

The BMW 5 Series 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) produces 143 hp and 260 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 11.0 seconds and reaches 208 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.0 l/100 km, equal to 185 g CO2 per km.

Power
143 hp
Torque
260 Nm
0–100
11.0 s
Top speed
208 km/h

Engine

Power 143 hp
Power (kW) 105 kW
Torque 260 Nm
Displacement 2,498 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Turbocharged Indirect Injection
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 80 l

Performance

Top speed 208 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.0 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km
City consumption 9.1 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.1 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 185 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,719 mm
Width 1,750 mm
Height 1,410 mm
Wheelbase 2,761 mm
Ground clearance 150 mm
Cargo volume 459 l
Unladen weight 1,513 kg
Gross weight limit 1,990 kg
Tyre size 205/65 Vr15
Front brakes Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series 525 TDS 5MT RWD (143 HP) compared with 1,405 trims of other cars from the 1985–1991 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 143 hp 128 hp
better than 70%
Torque 260 Nm 192 Nm
better than 82%
Top speed 208 km/h 187 km/h
better than 76%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 11.0 s 11.9 s
better than 53%
Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km 8.8 l/100 km
better than 78%
CO2 emissions 185 g/km 208 g/km
better than 59%
Cargo volume 459 l 449 l
better than 62%
Unladen weight 1,513 kg 1,233 kg
better than 15%

Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.

Compare

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
518i 5MT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 165 Nm 12.8 s 192 km/h 8.6 l/100 km 204 g/km
525 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 115 hp 222 Nm 13.9 s 190 km/h 7.3 l/100 km
525 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 115 hp 222 Nm 12.9 s 194 km/h 7.1 l/100 km 188 g/km
518i 4AT RWD (115 HP) Petrol 115 hp 165 Nm 14.1 s 192 km/h 9.0 l/100 km
524 TD 4AT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 116 hp 220 Nm 13.9 s 190 km/h 7.3 l/100 km
524 TD 5MT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 116 hp 220 Nm 12.9 s 192 km/h 7.1 l/100 km 188 g/km
520i 4AT RWD (129 HP) Petrol 129 hp 174 Nm 13.9 s 198 km/h 10.3 l/100 km
520i 5MT RWD (129 HP) Petrol 129 hp 174 Nm 11.8 s 203 km/h 10.1 l/100 km 240 g/km
525 TDS 4AT RWD (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 260 Nm 11.6 s 204 km/h 7.2 l/100 km
520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 12.0 s 208 km/h 9.7 l/100 km
520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 10.0 s 211 km/h 9.8 l/100 km
525i 4AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 222 Nm 11.3 s 217 km/h 9.8 l/100 km