BMW 525tds (E39)

BMW 5 series 1995 2.5 diesel description

Sedan BMW 525tds has been produced from March, 1996 to May, 2000. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 143 horsepower on 4600 rpm and torque 280 Nm (Newton metres) on 2200 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 TD0413T4 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 270 000 to 450 000 kilometres. It is important to remember that engine life is highly dependent on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used.
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This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

BMW 525tds has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 4 gears.
BMW 525tds accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 205 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this BMW 525tds in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 9.4 litres per 100km (10.6 km/l), city fuel economy - 13 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 7.2 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 960 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.

BMW 5 series safety

During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 4 stars from five, which means good safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with four stars, and for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got one star.