BMW 525td (E39)

BMW 5 series 1995 2.5 diesel description

Sedan BMW 525td has been produced from April, 1997 to May, 2000. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.5 litres, which produces power of 115 horsepower on 4800 rpm and torque 230 Nm (Newton metres) on 1900 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 Garrett TB2514 turbine. Engine versions compliant with Euro 2 and Euro 3 emission standards available. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 310 up to 520 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 2.5 engine oil type is 5W-40 and oil capacity is 7 litres.

BMW 525td has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 5 gears.
BMW 525td accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 12 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 198 km/h.

BMW 525td fuel consumption is 7.9 litres per 100km in combined city/highway mode (12.7 km/l), city fuel economy - 11 l/100km, fuel consumption on highway - 6 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 70 litres or 18.49 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 880 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1160 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, the real everyday fuel consumption of this BMW is in line with the figure specified by the manufacturer. 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.