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BMW 5 Series (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
BMW 5 Series (E39) 525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
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General information

Name

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

Brand

BMW
Model

5 Series
Generation

5 Series (E39)
Year of production

1996

Number of seats

5

Number of doors

4

Body type

Sedan
Powertrain architecture

Internal Combustion engine
Engine Modification

525 tds (143 Hp) Automatic

Power

143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.

Torque (Nm)

280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.

Electrical System

Performance specs

Fuel consumption economy urban (l/100 km)

13 l/100 km

Fuel consumption economy extra urban (l/100 km)

7 l/100 km

Acceleration 0-100 km/h

11 sec

Maximum speed (km/h)

205 km/h

Engine specs

Engine #1

Engine code
M51D25
Power
143 Hp @ 4600 rpm.
Power per litre
57.2 Hp/l
Torque
280 Nm @ 2200 rpm.
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)
Fuel type
Diesel
Turbine
Turbocharger
Valve train
OHC

Space volume and weights

Curb weight (kg)

1555 kg

Max weight (kg)

2015 kg

Fuel tank capacity (l)

70 l

Trunk boot space minimum (l)

460 l

Dimensions

Length (mm)

4775 mm

Width (mm)

1800 mm

Height (mm)

1435 mm

Wheelbase (mm)

2830 mm

Front track (mm)

1516 mm

Rear track (mm)

1530 mm

Drivetrain brakes and suspension specs

Drivetrain architecture

The ICE drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.

Drive wheel

Rear wheel drive

Transmission type

automatic

Front suspension system

Wishbone

Rear suspension system

Several levers and rods

Front brakes

Ventilated discs

Rear brakes

Disc

Power steering

Hydraulic Steering

Front tires size

205/65 R15

Rear tires size

205/65 R15

Wheel rims size

R15

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