BMW 525iX Touring (Touring E34)

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BMW 5 series 1992 2.5 petrol description

Estate car / wagon BMW 525iX Touring has been produced from March, 1992 to September, 1996. It has six-cylinder petrol engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 192 horsepower on 5900 rpm and torque 245 Nm (Newton metres) on 4200 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has fuel injection system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 1 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 360 up to 600 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5.75 litres.

BMW 525iX Touring has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 525iX Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 10 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 215 km/h.

BMW 525iX Touring fuel consumption is 10.7 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (9.3 km/l), fuel consumption in city - 15.4 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 8 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 80 litres or 21.14 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 740 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1000 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 are also three other BMW 5 series versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (BMW 525i Touring MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 525i Touring AT), and with automatic gearbox (BMW 525iX Touring AT 4x4) available:

BMW 525i Touring MT is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.8 seconds faster (in 9.2 seconds), moreover, it is more economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 10.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 9.7 litres per 100 km
BMW 525i Touring AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 0.5 litres per 100 km or 5 % - 11.2 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km
BMW 525iX Touring AT 4x4 is more sluggish, reaching 100 km/h 0.9 seconds later (in 10.9 seconds), moreover, it is less economic with manufacturer's fuel consumption is higher by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 11.8 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.7 litres per 100 km or 7 % - 10.9 litres per 100 km

BMW 525iX Touring technical data

Model:	BMW 525iX Touring
Body style:	Estate car / wagon
Production period:	1992. March ... 1996. September
Engine:	2494 cm³ Petrol, 6 cylinders	CO2 emissions:	no data
Power:	192 HP ON 5900 RPM	Torque:	245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Gearbox:	Manual gearbox (5 gears)	Drive type:	All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed:	215 km/h	Acceleration 0-100 km/h:	10.0 seconds
Fuel consumption (l/100km):	10.7 (combined) 15.4 (urban) 8.0 (highway)
Real fuel consumption:	11.2 l/100km (21 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:	2200 kg

BMW 525iX Touring engine M50B25

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 360,000 to 600,000 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	2494 cm³
Number of cylinders	6
Bore (cylinder diameter)	84 mm
Stroke length (piston move)	75 mm
Compression ratio	10.5 : 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	Injection
BMW 525iX Touring oil type	5W-30
Oil capacity	5.75 litres (6.1 quarts)
Coolant capacity	11 litres (11.6 quarts)
Power	192 HP ON 5900 RPM
Torque	245 NM ON 4200 RPM
Start of production (year)	1990
Duration of production	6 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 1993 onwards.
Engine also used on	BMW 3 sērija

Carmakers tend to use similar engines with different parameters for models available in different markets and time periods.

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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

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