BMW 525d (E39)

BMW 5 series 1995 2.5 diesel description

Sedan BMW 525d has been produced from May, 2000 to September, 2000. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 350 Nm (Newton metres) on 2000 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system and Garrett GT2556V turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Approximate engine life expectancy (mileage until serious repairs are required) for this engine is between 360 000 and 600 000 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-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 525d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 525d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 219 km/h.

In combined cycle (city and motorway), the BMW 525d fuel consumption is 6.7 litres per 100km (14.9 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 1995 - 2000 versions, city fuel economy - 9.2 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 5.3 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1040 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1320 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 7.2 litres per 100 km, which is 7% more than the manufacturer's stated. 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.