BMW 5 Series 525i xDrive 6MT AWD (218 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 2007 - present · Petrol
The BMW 5 Series 525i xDrive 6MT AWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 270 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.9 seconds and reaches 240 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 8.3 l/100 km, equal to 196 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 270 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.9 s
- Top speed
- 240 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 270 Nm |
| Displacement | 2,996 cc |
| Cylinders | L6 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
Performance
| Top speed | 240 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 8.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 11.6 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 6.4 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 196 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | Manual, 6 Speed |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All 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 | 1,625 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,185 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 525i xDrive 6MT AWD (218 HP) compared with 7,788 trims of other cars from the 2004–2010 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 188 hp |
better than 72%
|
| Torque | 270 Nm | 300 Nm |
better than 47%
|
| Top speed | 240 km/h | 208 km/h |
better than 81%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 9.6 s |
better than 71%
|
| Combined consumption | 8.3 l/100 km | 7.9 l/100 km |
better than 34%
|
| CO2 emissions | 196 g/km | 183 g/km |
better than 30%
|
| Cargo volume | 521 l | 477 l |
better than 75%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,625 kg | 1,507 kg |
better than 29%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
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 6MT AWD (197 HP) | Diesel | 197 hp | 400 Nm | 7.8 s | 232 km/h | 6.7 l/100 km | 198 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 6AT RWD (197 HP) | Diesel | 197 hp | 400 Nm | 7.7 s | 235 km/h | 6.5 l/100 km | 172 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 |