2001 BMW 5-Series Specifications

525i 4-Door Sedan 5-Speed Manual
MSRP based on 525i 4-Door Sedan 5-Speed Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 20 mpg City/29 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas 6-Cyl,
EPA Class Compact
Style Name Sedan Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 5-speed manual transmission w/direct 5th gear

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3450
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Volume (ft³) 93.0
Second Head Room (in) 37.8
Front Shoulder Room (in) 56.8
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 38.7
Second Leg Room (in) 34.2
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.7
Second Shoulder Room (in) 55.9
Exterior Dimensions
Length, Overall (in) 188.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) - TBD -
Track Width, Front (in) 59.6
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 70.9
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 111.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 60.1
Height, Overall (in) 56.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 11.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 29
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 20

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Type Gas 6-Cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 184 @ 6000
Displacement 2.5 (152)
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 175 @ 3500
Fuel System EFI
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.52
Reverse Ratio (:1) 4.04
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Type 5
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.23
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.22
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.15
Brakes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 0.87
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.7 x 0.79
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 17.9
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 3.0
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.1
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P225/55HR16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size P225/55HR16
Front Tire Size P225/55HR16
Wheels
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link Integral
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front Yes
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks Yes
Daytime Running Lights Yes
Traction Control Yes
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver/front passenger airbag system w/dual-threshold/stage...
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags
3-point seatbelts w/front automatic height adjusters, front...
Automatic locking device for child seat
Child safety rear door locks
Front seat side impact tube-deployed head protection system (HPS)
All-season traction control w/Dynamic Stability Control (DSC)
Crash sensor deployed hazard/interior lights, door unlocking
Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment)
Side impact interlocking door anchoring system
Daytime running lights

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km 50,000
Corrosion Years 4
Drivetrain Miles/km 50,000
Drivetrain Years 4
Roadside Assistance Miles/km 50,000
Roadside Assistance Years 4

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) - TBD -
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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