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1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)

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Key specs

BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000

What is the body type, BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)?Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats
How fast is the car, 1996 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?203 km/h | 126.14 mph
0-100 km/h: 11.4 sec
0-60 mph: 10.8 sec
How much power, BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?143 Hp, 280 Nm
206.52 lb.-ft.
What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?2.5 l
2498 cm3
152.44 cu. in.
How many cylinders, 1996 BMW 525tds (143 Hp)?6, Inline
What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp)?Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
How long is this vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?4805 mm
189.17 in.
How wide is the vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?1800 mm
70.87 in.
What is the curb weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?1575 kg
3472.28 lbs.
What is the gross weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?2235 kg
4927.33 lbs.
How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)?410 - 1525 l
14.48 - 53.85 cu. ft.
How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp)?5, manual transmission

BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Specs

General information
BrandBMW
Model 5 Series
Generation 5 Series Touring (E39)
Modification (Engine) 525tds (143 Hp)
Start of production 1996 year
End of production 2000 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body typeStation wagon (estate)
Seats 5
Doors 5
Performance specs
Fuel consumption (economy) - urban 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg
25.68 UK mpg
9.09 km/l
Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg
46.31 UK mpg
16.39 km/l
Fuel Type Diesel
Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 62 mph11.4 sec
Acceleration 0 - 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) 10.8 sec
Maximum speed 203 km/h 126.14 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre 57.2 Hp/l
Torque 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm.
Engine layout Front, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M51D25
Engine displacement 2498 cm3 152.44 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Inline
Cylinder Bore 80 mm 3.15 in.
Piston Stroke 82.8 mm 3.26 in.
Compression ratio 22:1
Number of valves per cylinder 2
Fuel injection system Precombustion chamber injection
Engine aspiration Turbocharger, Intercooler
Valvetrain OHC
Engine oil capacity 6.75 l 7.13 US qt | 5.94 UK qt
Engine oil specification Log in to see.Log in to see.
Coolant 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt
Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1575 kg 3472.28 lbs.
Max. weight 2235 kg 4927.33 lbs.
Max load 660 kg 1455.05 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space - minimum 410 l 14.48 cu. ft.
Trunk (boot) space - maximum 1525 l 53.85 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4805 mm 189.17 in.
Width 1800 mm 70.87 in.
Height 1445 mm 56.89 in.
Wheelbase 2850 mm 112.2 in.
Front track 1512 mm 59.53 in.
Rear (Back) track 1526 mm 60.08 in.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 5 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Wishbone
Rear suspension Inclined Lever
Front brakesVentilated discs
Rear brakesVentilated discs
Assisting systemsABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 225/55 R16 95V
Wheel rims size7J x 16