BMW 525td Touring (Touring E34)

BMW 5 series 1992 2.5 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 525td Touring has been produced from May, 1993 to March, 1997. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 222 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 12-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has precombustion chamber fuel system and MHI TD0411G5 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 1 and Euro 2 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 310 000 to 520 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 525td Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 525td Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 13.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 188 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 525td Touring in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 8.1 litres per 100km (12.3 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1992 - 1997 versions, fuel consumption in city - 11.3 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 6.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 980 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1260 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with, and sometimes even lower than, the manufacturer's stated combined consumption. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with automatic gearbox (BMW 525td Touring AT) available, which is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 1 seconds later (in 14.7 seconds), but manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 9.1 litres per 100 km.
BMW 5 series 1992

BMW 525td Touring technical data

Model: BMW 525td Touring
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 1993. May ... 1997. March 
Engine: 2497 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 115 HP ON 4800 RPM Torque: 222 NM ON 1900 RPM
Gearbox: Manual gearbox (5 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Maximum speed: 188 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 13.7 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km): 8.1 (combined) 11.3 (urban) 6.3 (highway)
Real fuel consumption: 8.3 l/100km (28.3 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 80 litres (21.1 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.72m (length) 1.75m (width) 1.42m (height)
Turning diameter: 11 meters
Trunk capacity: 460 litres
Trunk max capacity: 910 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2095 kg

BMW 525td Touring engine M51D25 UL

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 310,000 to 520,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2497 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 80 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 82.8 mm
Compression ratio 22 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

Fuel system Precombustion chamber
BMW 525td Touring oil type 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts)
Coolant capacity 9.8 litres (10.4 quarts)
Power 115 HP ON 4800 RPM
Torque 222 NM ON 1900 RPM
Start of production (year) 1991
Duration of production 10 years

Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 1994 onwards.

Engine also used on BMW 3 sērija

All BMW 5 series estate car [1992 - 1997] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 518i Touring Mai 1993 — Jan 1994

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

1.8 Petrol 113 HP 8.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 518iN Touring Jan 1994 — Mar 1997

Most fuel efficient petrol version

1.8 Petrol 116 HP 8.4 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 9.7 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 520i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.0 Petrol 150 HP 10.8 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.2 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525i Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.2 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525iX Touring 4x4 Mar 1992 — Sep 1996 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 10.7 l/100km Manual (5) All wheel
BMW 525iX Touring 4x4 Oct 1992 — Sep 1996 2.5 Petrol 192 HP 11.8 l/100km Automatic (5) All wheel
BMW 525td Touring Mai 1993 — Mar 1997

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.5 Diesel 115 HP 8.1 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525td Touring Mai 1993 — Mar 1997 2.5 Diesel 115 HP 9.1 l/100km Automatic (4) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)
Most fuel efficient diesel version

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 8.0 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 525tds Touring Mar 1992 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull diesel version (143 HP)

2.5 Diesel 143 HP 9.0 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Touring Oct 1992 — Mar 1997 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.5 l/100km Manual (5) Rear wheel
BMW 530i Touring Oct 1992 — Mar 1997 3.0 Petrol 218 HP 12.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Jan 1993 — Dec 1997

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 12.7 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
BMW 540i Touring Sep 1993 — Mar 1997

Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP)

4.0 Petrol 286 HP 14.5 l/100km Automatic (5) Rear wheel
BMW 5 series 1992 reviews
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