BMW 525tds Touring (Touring E39)
BMW 5 series 1995 2.5 diesel description
Estate car / wagon BMW 525tds Touring has been produced from January, 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.
More engine specs
This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.
BMW 525tds Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 525tds Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 11 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 203 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 525tds Touring 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.

BMW 525tds Touring technical data
Model: | BMW 525tds Touring | ||
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Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
Production period: | 1996. January ... 2000. May | ||
Engine: | 2497 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 250 g/km |
Power: | 143 HP ON 4600 RPM | Torque: | 280 NM ON 2200 RPM |
Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (5 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
Maximum speed: | 203 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.0 seconds |
Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 9.4 (combined) 13.0 (urban) 7.2 (highway) | ||
Real fuel consumption: | 9.5 l/100km (24.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
Fuel tank capacity: | 70 litres (18.5 gallons) | ||
Car dimensions: | 4.80m (length) 1.80m (width) 1.44m (height) | ||
Turning diameter: | 11 meters | ||
Ground clearance: | 120 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
Trunk capacity: | 410 litres | ||
Trunk max capacity: | 1525 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
Gross weight: | 2235 kg |
BMW 525tds Touring engine M51D25TU OL
Engine reliability:
Overall, this engine can last around 270,000 to 450,000 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 |
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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 525tds Touring oil type | 5W-40 |
Oil capacity | 7 litres (7.4 quarts) |
Coolant capacity | 10 litres (10.6 quarts) |
Power | 143 HP ON 4600 RPM |
Torque | 280 NM ON 2200 RPM |
Start of production (year) | 1991 |
Duration of production | 10 years |
Engine also used on | BMW 7 sērija |
All BMW 5 series estate car [1995 - 2000] modifications
Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox |
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BMW 520i Touring
Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 9.6 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 520i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.0 Petrol | 150 HP | 10.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 520d Touring
Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 136 HP | 6.1 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 523i Touring Jan 1995 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Petrol | 170 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 8.3 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 525tds Touring Jan 1996 — Mai 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 143 HP | 9.4 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 7.0 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 525d Touring Mai 2000 — Sep 2000 | 2.5 Diesel | 163 HP | 8.2 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 9.8 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 528i Touring Mar 1997 — Sep 2000 | 2.8 Petrol | 193 HP | 11.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 530d Touring
Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 7.4 l/100km | Manual (5) |
BMW 530d Touring
Sep 1998 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull diesel version (184 HP) |
2.9 Diesel | 184 HP | 8.5 l/100km | Automatic (5) |
BMW 540i
Jan 1998 — Dec 2000 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 6.3 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 12.4 l/100km | Manual (6) |
BMW 540i Touring
Jun 1997 — Sep 2000 Most powerfull petrol version (286 HP) |
4.4 Petrol | 286 HP | 13.0 l/100km | Automatic (5) |