Complete technical specifications for the BMW 5-Series 525tds Touring — 143 hp, diesel, wagon, 1992. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 12.2 s, top speed 200 km/h (124 mph), consumption 9.0 l/100km (31.4 mpg UK · 26.1 mpg US).
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
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| Market segment | E (Upper Middle) |
| Bore | 80 mm |
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| Catalytic converter | Particulate Filter |
| Compression ratio | 22 :1 |
| Fuel system | Direct Injection |
| Fuel tank capacity | 80 L (21.1 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,600 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 2,100 rpm |
| Stroke | 83 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | OHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Urban consumption | 12.7 l/100km (22.2 mpg UK · 18.5 mpg US) |
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| Extra-urban consumption | 6.8 l/100km (41.5 mpg UK · 34.6 mpg US) |
| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear brakes | Discs |
| Rear suspension | Independent |
| Turning circle | 11.0 m (36.1 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 205/65VR15 |
| Rear tyre size | 205/65VR15 |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,145 kg (4,729 lb) |
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| Kerb weight | 1,625 kg (3,583 lb) |
| Payload | 520 kg (1,146 lb) |
| Roof load | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 1,900 kg (4,189 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 460 L (16.2 cu ft) |
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| Length | 4,720 mm (185.8 in) |
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| Width | 1,751 mm (68.9 in) |
| Height | 1,417 mm (55.8 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,761 mm (108.7 in) |
| Front track | 1,470 mm |
| Rear track | 1,495 mm |
| Crash test rating | Not Tested |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Not Available |
| Brake assist | Not Available |
| ESP | Not Available |
| Traction control | Optional |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Not Available |
| Automatic level control | Standard |
| 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 | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Not Available |
| Curtain airbags | Not Available |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Not Available |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Not Available |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Not Available |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Not Available |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front) |
| Cruise control | Optional |
| Air conditioning | Optional (Manual) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Not Available |
| Park assist | Not Available |
| Electric parking brake | Not Available |
| Start/stop system | Not Available |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Optional |
| Electric seat adjustment | Optional |
| Heated seats | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Not Available |
| Sport seats | Not Available |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Not Available |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Standard (Split) |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard (Rear) |
| Pre-heating | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Not Available |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Optional |
| 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 | Optional |
| Reading lights | Not Available |
| Rain sensor | Standard |
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| Alloy wheels | Optional |
| Sunroof | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Not Available |
| Electric boot | Not Available |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Not Available |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Not Available |
| Indicators in mirrors | Not Available |
| Front fog lights | Optional |
| Automatic headlights | Not Available |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Not Available |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Optional |
| Alarm | Optional |
| Service interval | variable / 1 year |
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| General warranty | 1 year, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 6 years |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €394 |
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