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BMW 5 Series Touring 525d 5MT RWD (163 HP)

BMW 5 Series Touring · 1997 - present · Diesel

The BMW 5 Series Touring 525d 5MT RWD (163 HP) produces 163 hp and 350 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 9.4 seconds and reaches 215 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 7.0 l/100 km, equal to 187 g CO2 per km.

Power
163 hp
Torque
350 Nm
0–100
9.4 s
Top speed
215 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

Performance

Top speed 215 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.4 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km
City consumption 9.5 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.6 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 187 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox 5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,801 mm
Width 1,801 mm
Height 1,440 mm
Wheelbase 2,830 mm
Ground clearance 119 mm
Cargo volume 411 l
Unladen weight 1,657 kg
Gross weight limit 2,305 kg
Tyre size 225/60 Vr15
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series Touring 525d 5MT RWD (163 HP) compared with 3,680 trims of other cars from the 1994–2000 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 163 hp 147 hp
better than 69%
Torque 350 Nm 226 Nm
better than 89%
Top speed 215 km/h 197 km/h
better than 74%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 9.4 s 11.2 s
better than 70%
Combined consumption 7.0 l/100 km 8.6 l/100 km
better than 71%
CO2 emissions 187 g/km 207 g/km
better than 58%
Cargo volume 411 l 481 l
better than 43%
Unladen weight 1,657 kg 1,350 kg
better than 12%

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 Touring

Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series Touring
Trim Fuel Power Torque 0–100 Top speed Fuel economy CO2 Select
520d 5MT RWD (136 HP) Diesel 136 hp 280 Nm 10.9 s 204 km/h 6.1 l/100 km 163 g/km
525tds 5AT RWD (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 280 Nm 11.4 s 203 km/h 9.4 l/100 km 250 g/km
525tds 5MT RWD (143 HP) Diesel 143 hp 280 Nm 10.7 s 210 km/h 8.3 l/100 km 220 g/km
520i 5AT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 12.2 s 209 km/h 10.5 l/100 km 250 g/km
520i 5MT RWD (150 HP) Petrol 150 hp 190 Nm 10.6 s 212 km/h 9.6 l/100 km 229 g/km
525d 5AT RWD (163 HP) Diesel 163 hp 350 Nm 9.6 s 216 km/h 8.2 l/100 km 219 g/km
523i 5AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 10.2 s 222 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 256 g/km
523i 5MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 245 Nm 8.9 s 224 km/h 9.8 l/100 km 235 g/km
530d 5AT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.9 s 222 km/h 8.5 l/100 km 227 g/km
530d 5MT RWD (184 HP) Diesel 184 hp 390 Nm 8.3 s 222 km/h 7.4 l/100 km 197 g/km
528i 5AT RWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 9.3 s 229 km/h 10.7 l/100 km 257 g/km
528i 5MT RWD (193 HP) Petrol 193 hp 280 Nm 7.9 s 233 km/h 9.8 l/100 km 235 g/km