Complete technical specifications for the BMW 5-Series 525d — 231 hp, diesel, sedan, 2017. Performance highlights: 0–100 km/h in 6.6 s, top speed 250 km/h (155 mph), consumption 4.9 l/100km (57.6 mpg UK · 48.0 mpg US).
| Seats | 5 |
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| Doors | 4 |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Passenger Car |
| Market segment | E (Groot Midden) |
| Engine capacity | 2.0 L (1,995 cc) |
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| Cylinders | 4 |
| Coolant capacity | 12 L (3.0 gal US) |
| Emission standard | Euro 6 |
| Engine aspiration | TwinPower Turbo, Intercooler |
| Engine code | B47D20B |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine oil capacity | 6 L (1.5 gal US) |
| Bore | 84 mm |
| Catalytic converter | Particulate Filter |
| Compression ratio | 17 :1 |
| Fuel system | Common Rail |
| Fuel tank capacity | 66 L (17.4 gal US) |
| RPM at 100 km/h | 1,400 rpm |
| RPM at 130 km/h | 1,800 rpm |
| Stroke | 90 mm |
| Turbocharged | Yes |
| Valve actuation | DOHC |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Power (hp) | 231 hp |
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| Torque | 500 Nm (369 lb-ft) |
| Top speed | 250 km/h (155 mph) |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.6 s |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) | 0 |
| Power per litre | 116 hp/l |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 7 kg/hp |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 3 kg/Nm |
| Combined consumption | 4.4 l/100km (64.2 mpg UK · 53.5 mpg US) |
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| Urban consumption | 5.1 l/100km (55.4 mpg UK · 46.1 mpg US) |
| Extra-urban consumption | 4.0 l/100km (70.6 mpg UK · 58.8 mpg US) |
| CO2 emissions | 116 g/km |
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| Front spring type | Coil Springs |
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| Rear spring type | Coil Springs |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Wheel rim size | 7.5J x 17; 8J x 18; 9J x 18; 8J x 19; 9J x 19; 8J x 20; 9J x 20 |
| Front anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Rear anti-roll bar | Yes |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Front suspension | Independent Double Wishbone |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear suspension | Multilink |
| Turning circle | 12.1 m (39.7 ft) |
| Front tyre size | 225/55R17 |
| Rear tyre size | 225/55R17 |
| Transmission | 8 gears, automatic transmission Steptronic |
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| Ball pressure | 90 kg (198 lb) |
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| Front axle weight | 1,080 kg (2,381 lb) |
| Gross vehicle weight | 2,295 kg (5,060 lb) |
| Kerb weight | 1,585 kg (3,494 lb) |
| Payload | 710 kg (1,565 lb) |
| Rear axle weight | 1,290 kg (2,844 lb) |
| Roof load | 100 kg (220 lb) |
| Towing weight (braked) | 2,000 kg (4,409 lb) |
| Towing weight (unbraked) | 750 kg (1,653 lb) |
| Boot capacity | 530 L (18.7 cu ft) |
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| Boot sill height | 680 mm (26.8 in) |
| Length | 4,936 mm (194.3 in) |
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| Width | 1,868 mm (73.5 in) |
| Height | 1,479 mm (58.2 in) |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm (117.1 in) |
| Front track | 1,605 mm |
| Ground clearance | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Rear track | 1,630 mm |
| Front legroom | 850-1150 mm |
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| Front headroom | 940-1040 mm |
| Front seat back length | 630 mm |
| Front seat length | 550 mm |
| Step-in height | 580 mm (22.8 in) |
| Interior width front | 1,555 mm |
| Rear legroom | 600-930 mm |
| Rear headroom | 950 mm |
| Rear seat back length | 660 mm |
| Rear seat length | 490 mm |
| Rear seat height | 340 mm |
| Interior width rear | 1,490 mm |
| Crash test rating | 5 stars |
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| ABS | Standard |
| EBD | Standard |
| Brake assist | Standard |
| ESP | Standard |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Limited slip differential | Not Available |
| Electronic damping | Optional |
| Automatic level control | Not Available |
| Hill start assist | Standard |
| Forward collision warning | Standard |
| Autonomous emergency braking | Optional Package |
| Pedestrian AEB | Standard |
| Lane keeping assist | Optional Package |
| Steering assist | Optional Package |
| Blind spot detection | Optional Package |
| Fatigue detection | Not Available |
| Tyre pressure monitoring | Standard |
| Night vision | Not Available |
| Pre-crash system | Optional |
| High beam assist | Optional |
| Traffic sign recognition | Optional Package |
| Cross traffic warning | Not Available |
| Driver airbag | Standard |
| Passenger airbag | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard (Front) |
| Curtain airbags | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Driver knee airbag | Not Available |
| ISOFIX | Standard |
| Emergency call (eCall) | Standard |
| Central locking | Standard |
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| Keyless entry/start | Optional |
| Smartphone key | Not Available |
| Start button | Standard |
| Power steering | Standard |
| Steering wheel controls | Not Available |
| Electric windows | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Air conditioning | Standard (Automatic) |
| Dual zone climate | Standard |
| Parking sensors | Standard (Front & Rear) |
| Reverse camera | Optional Package |
| Park assist | Optional Package |
| Electric parking brake | Standard |
| Start/stop system | Standard |
| Seat height adjustment | Standard (Driver & Passenger) |
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| Lumbar support | Optional |
| Electric seat adjustment | Not Available |
| Heated seats | Optional |
| Ventilated seats | Optional |
| Sport seats | Optional |
| Leather steering wheel | Standard |
| Adjustable steering | Standard |
| Heated steering wheel | Optional |
| Leather upholstery | Optional |
| Rear headrests | Standard |
| Folding rear seats | Standard (Split) |
| Sliding rear seats | Not Available |
| Armrest | Standard |
| Pre-heating | Optional |
| Auto-dimming mirror | Standard |
| Rev counter | Standard |
| Trip computer | Standard |
| Digital instruments | Not Available |
| Head-up display | Optional |
| Audio system | Standard |
| Digital radio (DAB+) | Optional |
| Audio steering controls | Standard |
| Audio input | Standard |
| Navigation | Standard |
| Bluetooth | Standard |
| Wireless charging | Not Available |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Available |
| Android Auto | Not Available |
| OTA updates | Not Available |
| Outside temperature | Standard |
| Reading lights | Standard |
| Rain sensor | Standard (Rain Sensor) |
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| Alloy wheels | Standard |
| Sunroof | Optional |
| Panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Roof rails | Not Available |
| Metallic paint | Optional |
| Body-coloured bumpers | Standard |
| Tinted glass | Standard |
| Privacy glass | Optional |
| Electric boot | Standard |
| Electric mirrors | Standard (Heated) |
| Folding mirrors | Standard |
| Auto-dimming ext. mirrors | Standard |
| Indicators in mirrors | Standard |
| Front fog lights | Standard |
| Automatic headlights | Standard |
| Xenon headlights | Not Available |
| LED headlights | Standard |
| LED tail lights | Not Available |
| Headlight washers | Not Available |
| Alarm | Standard |
| Service interval | variabel / 2 jaar |
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| General warranty | 3 jaar, onbeperkt |
| Body warranty | 12 jaar |
| Road tax quarterly (NL) | €562 |
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| List price at launch | €68,685 |
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