Specs
Research 2006 BMW 5 Series specs for the trims available. Choose the desired trim / style from the dropdown list to see the corresponding specs.
525i Sedan
Brakes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) |
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Brake ABS System |
4-Wheel |
Disc - Front (Yes or ) |
Yes |
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.8 x - TBD - |
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) |
12.6 x - TBD - |
Brake Type |
Pwr-Assisted |
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) |
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Cargo Area Dimensions
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) |
- TBD - |
Electrical
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) |
- TBD - |
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) |
- TBD - |
Engine
Engine Order Code |
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Displacement |
3.0L/183 |
Fuel System |
EFI |
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM |
215 @ 6250 |
SAE Net Torque @ RPM |
185 @ 2750 |
Engine Type |
Gas 6-Cyl |
Exterior Dimensions
Height, Overall (in) |
57.8 |
Liftover Height (in) |
- TBD - |
Min Ground Clearance (in) |
- TBD - |
Track Width, Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Track Width, Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) |
72.7 |
Length, Overall (in) |
191.1 |
Wheelbase (in) |
113.7 |
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) |
18.5 |
Interior Dimensions
Second Leg Room (in) |
36.0 |
Front Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Front Shoulder Room (in) |
57.3 |
Front Leg Room (in) |
41.5 |
Front Head Room (in) |
37.7 |
Second Shoulder Room (in) |
57.2 |
Second Hip Room (in) |
- TBD - |
Passenger Capacity |
5 |
Passenger Volume (ft³) |
99.0 |
Second Head Room (in) |
37.9 |
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
29 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
20 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) |
21 |
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) |
30 |
Steering
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) |
- TBD - |
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) |
- TBD - |
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) |
- TBD - |
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall |
- TBD - |
Steering Type |
Variable Pwr |
Steering Type |
Active Variable Pwr |
Summary
Vehicle Name |
BMW 5 Series |
Body Style |
4 Door Sedan |
Vehicle Name |
BMW 5 Series |
Suspension
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) |
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Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) |
- TBD - |
Suspension Type - Front |
Double-Pivot |
Suspension Type - Rear |
4-link Integral |
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) |
w/Lower Arms |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) |
- TBD - |
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) |
- TBD - |
Tires
Spare Tire Size |
Compact |
Front Tire Order Code |
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Rear Tire Order Code |
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Spare Tire Order Code |
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Front Tire Size |
P245/45R17 |
Front Tire Size |
P225/50R17 |
Rear Tire Size |
P245/45R17 |
Rear Tire Size |
P225/50R17 |
Spare Tire Size |
- TBD - |
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) |
- TBD - |
Transmission
Trans Order Code |
206 |
Clutch Size (in) |
- TBD - |
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) |
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First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.17 |
Trans Description Cont. Again |
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Trans Description Cont. |
Manual |
Trans Description Cont. |
Sequential Manual |
Trans Description Cont. |
Automatic w/OD |
Trans Type |
6 |
Trans Order Code |
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Drivetrain |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Trans Order Code |
205 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.38 |
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) |
3.91 |
Clutch Size (in) |
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Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.94 |
Reverse Ratio (:1) |
3.40 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.85 |
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.69 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.00 |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
- TBD - |
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) |
0.87 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.23 |
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.14 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.66 |
Third Gear Ratio (:1) |
1.52 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.46 |
Second Gear Ratio (:1) |
2.34 |
First Gear Ratio (:1) |
4.32 |
Vehicle
EPA Classification |
Mid-Size |
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3450 |
Base Curb Weight (lbs) |
3428 |
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Front Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.0 |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 7.5 |
Spare Wheel Size (in) |
Compact |
Rear Wheel Size (in) |
17 x 8.0 |
Front Wheel Material |
Alloy |
Rear Wheel Material |
Alloy |