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BMW 5 Series 525d 6AT RWD (197 HP)

BMW 5 Series · 2007 - present · Diesel

The BMW 5 Series 525d 6AT RWD (197 HP) produces 197 hp and 400 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds and reaches 235 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 6.5 l/100 km, equal to 172 g CO2 per km.

Power
197 hp
Torque
400 Nm
0–100
7.7 s
Top speed
235 km/h

Engine

Power 197 hp
Power (kW) 145 kW
Torque 400 Nm
Displacement 2,993 cc
Cylinders L6
Fuel system Common Rail
Fuel Diesel
Fuel tank capacity 70 l

Performance

Top speed 235 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.7 s

Fuel economy and emissions

Combined consumption 6.5 l/100 km
City consumption 8.5 l/100 km
Highway consumption 5.3 l/100 km
CO2 emissions 172 g/km

Transmission

Gearbox Six-Speed Automatic With Steptronic
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive

Dimensions and weight

Length 4,839 mm
Width 1,849 mm
Height 1,468 mm
Wheelbase 2,891 mm
Cargo volume 521 l
Unladen weight 1,595 kg
Gross weight limit 2,155 kg
Tyre size 225/55 R16
Front brakes Ventilated Discs
Rear brakes Ventilated Discs

How this trim compares to other cars

The BMW 5 Series 525d 6AT RWD (197 HP) compared with 7,788 trims of other cars from the 2004–2010 period.

How this trim compares to other cars
Measure This trim Average Position
Power 197 hp 188 hp
better than 65%
Torque 400 Nm 300 Nm
better than 80%
Top speed 235 km/h 208 km/h
better than 78%
Acceleration 0–100 km/h 7.7 s 9.6 s
better than 74%
Combined consumption 6.5 l/100 km 7.9 l/100 km
better than 61%
CO2 emissions 172 g/km 183 g/km
better than 47%
Cargo volume 521 l 477 l
better than 75%
Unladen weight 1,595 kg 1,507 kg
better than 32%

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
520d Special Edition 6AT RWD (163 HP) Diesel 163 hp 350 Nm 8.6 s 225 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 149 g/km
520d Special Edition 6MT RWD (163 HP) Diesel 163 hp 350 Nm 8.5 s 227 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 136 g/km
520i 6AT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 9.6 s 224 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 164 g/km
520i 6MT RWD (170 HP) Petrol 170 hp 210 Nm 8.7 s 224 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 162 g/km
520d 6MT RWD (177 HP) Diesel 177 hp 350 Nm 8.3 s 232 km/h 5.1 l/100 km 136 g/km
520d 6AT RWD (177 HP) Diesel 177 hp 350 Nm 8.4 s 229 km/h 5.6 l/100 km 149 g/km
523i 6MT RWD (190 HP) Petrol 190 hp 235 Nm 8.2 s 237 km/h 7.3 l/100 km 174 g/km
523i 6AT RWD (190 HP) Petrol 190 hp 235 Nm 8.7 s 237 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 181 g/km
525d xDrive 6AT AWD (197 HP) Diesel 197 hp 400 Nm 7.9 s 230 km/h 6.9 l/100 km 183 g/km
525d xDrive 6MT AWD (197 HP) Diesel 197 hp 400 Nm 7.8 s 232 km/h 6.7 l/100 km 198 g/km
525d 6MT RWD (197 HP) Diesel 197 hp 400 Nm 7.6 s 237 km/h 6.2 l/100 km 165 g/km
525i 6AT RWD (218 HP) Petrol 218 hp 270 Nm 7.7 s 246 km/h 7.7 l/100 km 182 g/km