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BMW 5 Series 525d 4AT RWD (163 HP)

BMW 5 Series · 1995 - present · Diesel

The BMW 5 Series 525d 4AT RWD (163 HP) produces 163 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.1 seconds and reaches 219 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.1 l/100 km, equal to 216 g CO2 per km.

Power
163 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
9.1 s
Top speed
219 km/h

Engine

Power 163 hp
Power (kW) 120 kW
Torque 350 Nm
Displacement 2,497 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Turbocharged Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 219 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 8.1 l/100 km
City consumption 11.1 l/100 km
Highway consumption 6.4 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 216 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 4-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,780 mm
Width 1,801 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,830 mm
Ground clearance 117 mm
Cargo volume 459 l
Unladen weight 1,560 kg
Gross weight limit 2,125 kg
Tyre size 225/65 Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series 525d 4AT RWD (163 HP) compared with 3,115 trims of other cars from the 1992–1998 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 163 hp 144 hp
better than 71%
Torque 350 Nm 219 Nm
better than 90%
Top speed 219 km/h 196 km/h
better than 79%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.1 s 11.4 s
better than 75%
Combined consumption 8.1 l/100 km 8.7 l/100 km
better than 54%
CO2 emissions 216 g/km 209 g/km
better than 36%
Cargo volume 459 l 450 l
better than 61%
Unladen weight 1,560 kg 1,322 kg
better than 18%

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
525td 5MT RWD (115 HP) Diesel 116 hp 230 Nm 11.9 s 198 km/h 7.9 l/100 km 210 g/km
520d 5MT RWD (136 HP) Diesel 136 hp 280 Nm 10.6 s 206 km/h 5.9 l/100 km 156 g/km
525tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 280 Nm 11.0 s 204 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 250 g/km
525tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 280 Nm 10.4 s 211 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 220 g/km
520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 11.5 s 209 km/h 9.9 l/100 km 237 g/km
520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 10.2 s 220 km/h 9.0 l/100 km 215 g/km
525d 5MT RWD (163 HP) Diesel 163 hp 350 Nm 8.9 s 219 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 179 g/km
523i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 9.6 s 225 km/h 10.3 l/100 km 245 g/km
523i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 8.5 s 228 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 225 g/km
530d 4AT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.4 s 225 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 227 g/km
530d 5MT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.0 s 225 km/h 7.2 l/100 km 197 g/km
528i 5AT RWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 8.8 s 233 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 252 g/km