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.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with manual gearbox (BMW 525tds Touring MT) available, which manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 1.1 litres per 100 km or 12 % - 8.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is lower by 0.8 litres per 100 km or 9 % - 7.8 litres per 100 km.
BMW 5 series 1995

BMW 525tds Touring technical data

Model: BMW 525tds Touring
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
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
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)
BMW 5 series 1995 reviews
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