Full specifications

BMW 5-Series 525i Specifications

Complete technical specifications for the BMW 5-Series 525i — 150 hp, petrol, sedan, 1981. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 11.9 s, top speed 195 km/h (121 mph), consumption 10.0 l/100km (28.2 mpg UK · 23.5 mpg US).

BMW 5-Series 525i 1981 front view

General · 2 fields

Vehicle class
Passenger Car
Market segment
E (Upper Middle)

Fuel & Engine · 11 fields

Bore
86 mm
Catalytic converter
No
Compression ratio
10 :1
Fuel system
Fuel Injection
Fuel tank capacity
70 L (18.5 gal US)
RPM at 100 km/h
1,450 rpm
RPM at 130 km/h
1,900 rpm
Stroke
72 mm
Turbocharged
No
Valve actuation
OHC
Valves per cylinder
2

Chassis · 11 fields

Front spring type
Coil Springs
Rear spring type
Coil Springs
Front anti-roll bar
Yes
Rear anti-roll bar
No
Front brakes
Ventilated Discs
Front suspension
MacPherson Struts
Rear brakes
Discs
Rear suspension
MacPherson Struts
Turning circle
10.9 m (35.8 ft)
Front tyre size
200/60R39
Rear tyre size
200/60R39

Weights · 7 fields

Ball pressure
80 kg (176 lb)
Gross vehicle weight
1,820 kg (4,012 lb)
Kerb weight
1,310 kg (2,888 lb)
Payload
510 kg (1,124 lb)
Roof load
75 kg (165 lb)
Towing weight (braked)
1,500 kg (3,307 lb)
Towing weight (unbraked)
500 kg (1,102 lb)

Luggage / Load · 2 fields

Boot capacity
460 L (16.2 cu ft)
Boot sill height
590 mm (23.2 in)

Exterior Sizes · 6 fields

Length
4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Width
1,700 mm (66.9 in)
Height
1,415 mm (55.7 in)
Wheelbase
2,625 mm (103.3 in)
Front track
1,430 mm
Rear track
1,470 mm

Safety · 30 fields

Crash test rating
Not Tested
ABS
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Brake assist
Not Available
ESP
Not Available
Traction control
Not Available
Limited slip differential
Not Available
Electronic damping
Not Available
Automatic level control
Not Available
Hill start assist
Not Available
Forward collision warning
Not Available
Autonomous emergency braking
Not Available
Pedestrian AEB
Not Available
Lane keeping assist
Not Available
Steering assist
Not Available
Blind spot detection
Not Available
Fatigue detection
Not Available
Tyre pressure monitoring
Not Available
Night vision
Not Available
Pre-crash system
Not Available
High beam assist
Not Available
Traffic sign recognition
Not Available
Cross traffic warning
Not Available
Driver airbag
Not Available
Passenger airbag
Not Available
Side airbags
Not Available
Curtain airbags
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
Not Available
ISOFIX
Not Available
Emergency call (eCall)
Not Available

Comfort · 15 fields

Central locking
Standard
Keyless entry/start
Not Available
Smartphone key
Not Available
Start button
Not Available
Power steering
Standard
Steering wheel controls
Not Available
Electric windows
Not Available
Cruise control
Not Available
Air conditioning
Standard (Manual)
Dual zone climate
Not Available
Parking sensors
Standard (Rear)
Reverse camera
Not Available
Park assist
Not Available
Electric parking brake
Not Available
Start/stop system
Not Available

Interior · 32 fields

Seat height adjustment
Standard (Driver)
Lumbar support
Not Available
Electric seat adjustment
Not Available
Heated seats
Not Available
Ventilated seats
Not Available
Sport seats
Not Available
Leather steering wheel
Not Available
Adjustable steering
Standard
Heated steering wheel
Not Available
Leather upholstery
Not Available
Rear headrests
Not Available
Folding rear seats
Not Available
Sliding rear seats
Not Available
Armrest
Standard (Rear)
Pre-heating
Not Available
Auto-dimming mirror
Not Available
Rev counter
Standard
Trip computer
Not Available
Digital instruments
Not Available
Head-up display
Not Available
Audio system
Not Available
Digital radio (DAB+)
Not Available
Audio steering controls
Not Available
Audio input
Not Available
Navigation
Not Available
Bluetooth
Not Available
Wireless charging
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Android Auto
Not Available
OTA updates
Not Available
Outside temperature
Not Available
Reading lights
Not Available

Exterior · 21 fields

Rain sensor
Standard
Alloy wheels
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic roof
Not Available
Roof rails
Not Available
Metallic paint
Not Available
Body-coloured bumpers
Not Available
Tinted glass
Not Available
Privacy glass
Not Available
Electric boot
Not Available
Electric mirrors
Standard
Folding mirrors
Not Available
Auto-dimming ext. mirrors
Not Available
Indicators in mirrors
Not Available
Front fog lights
Not Available
Automatic headlights
Not Available
Xenon headlights
Not Available
LED headlights
Not Available
LED tail lights
Not Available
Headlight washers
Not Available
Alarm
Not Available

Service & Warranty · 3 fields

Service interval
variable / 1 year
General warranty
1 year, onbeperkt
Body warranty
6 years

Costs · 1 fields

Road tax quarterly (NL)
€146