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| What is the body type? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
|---|---|
| How fast is the car? | 203 km/h 0-100 km/h: 11.4 sec |
| How much power? | 143 Hp, 280 Nm |
| What is the engine size? | l 2498 cm3 |
| How many cylinders? | 6, Inline |
| How long is this vehicle? | 4805 mm |
| How wide is the vehicle? | 1800 mm |
| What is the curb weigh? | 1575 kg |
| What is the gross weigh? | 2235 kg |
| How many gears? | 5 |
| What type is the gearbox? | manual transmission |
| General information | |
|---|---|
| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series (E39) |
| Modification (Engine) | 525tds (143 Hp) |
| Start of production | 1996 |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - urban | 11 l/100 km 21.38 US mpg 25.68 UK mpg |
| Fuel consumption (economy) - extra urban | 6.1 l/100 km 38.56 US mpg 46.31 UK mpg |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 - 100 km/h | 11.4 sec |
| Acceleration 0 - 62 mph | 11.4 sec |
| Maximum speed | 203 km/h |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11 kg/Hp, kg/Hp |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 57.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine location | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cm3 |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Position of cylinders | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm |
| Piston Stroke | 82.8 mm |
| Compression ratio | 22 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel System | Diesel - Standard diesel injection (SDI) |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.75 l |
| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1575 kg |
| Max. weight | 2235 kg |
| Max load | 660 kg |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4805 mm |
| Width | 1800 mm |
| Height | 1445 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of Gears (manual transmission) | 5 |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Inclined Lever |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 225/55 R16 95V |
| Wheel rims size | 7J x 16 |
