2005 BMW 5-Series Specifications

525i 4-Door Sedan
MSRP based on 525i 4-Door Sedan
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 19 mpg City/28 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas 6-Cyl, 2.5L
EPA Class Compact
Style Name Sedan
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 5
Passenger Doors 4
Body Style 4dr Car
Transmission 6-speed manual transmission w/OD

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3428
Interior Dimensions
Front Shoulder Room (in) 57.3
Second Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Head Room (in) 37.7
Second Leg Room (in) 36.0
Passenger Capacity 5
Front Hip Room (in) - TBD -
Front Leg Room (in) 41.5
Second Shoulder Room (in) 57.2
Passenger Volume (ft³) 99.1
Second Head Room (in) 37.9
Exterior Dimensions
Track Width, Front (in) 61.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 72.7
Liftover Height (in) - TBD -
Wheelbase (in) 113.7
Track Width, Rear (in) 62.3
Height, Overall (in) 57.8
Length, Overall (in) 191.1
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.5
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) 14.0

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 18.5
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 19
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 28

Performance Specs

Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 215 @ 6250
Displacement 2.5L/152
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 185 @ 2750
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas 6-Cyl
Transmission
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.00
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.66
Clutch Size (in) - TBD -
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 4.35
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.85
Trans Description Cont. Manual
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.23
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.15
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.50
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.93
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.2 x .9
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.6 x .8
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Variable Pwr
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 37.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 14
Tires
Rear Tire Size P225/50R17
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P225/50R17
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Rear Wheel Material Alloy
Spare Wheel Size (in) Compact
Front Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Spare Wheel Material Alloy
Front Wheel Material Alloy
Rear Wheel Size (in) 17 x 7.5
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Lower Arms
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front Double-Pivot
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) NA
Suspension Type - Rear 4-link Integral
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -

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 Yes
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control Yes
Other Features 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system...
Side-impact Head Protection System (AHPS II)
Front door-mounted side-impact airbags
3-point safety belts w/front automatic height adjusters, front...
Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat w/tether...
Child safety rear door locks
Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC)
Battery safety terminal
Intelligent Safety & Information System (ISIS) for deployment of...
Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights,...
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 Unlimited
Corrosion Years 12
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
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) - TBD -
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 120
Trailering
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) - TBD -
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