2007 BMW 525xi E60: detailed specifications, performance and economy data

2007 BMW 525xi specifications

2007 BMW 525xi data
bodywork
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Body type	4/5 seater sedan/saloon
Number of doors	4
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2888 mm	113.7 inches
Track/tread (front)	1558 mm	61.3 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1581 mm	62.2 inches
Length	4841 mm	190.6 inches
Width	1846 mm	72.7 inches
Height	1482 mm	58.3 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.68
Kerb weight	1700 kg	3748 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	70 litres	15.4 [18.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.29
Frontal area	2.28 m²
CdA	0.66
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	BMW
Engine code	N53B30U0
Cylinders	Straight 6
Capacity	3 litre 2996 cc (182.827 cu in)
Bore × Stroke	85 × 88 mm 3.35 × 3.46 in
Bore/stroke ratio	0.97
Valve gear	double overhead camshaft (DOHC) 4 valves per cylinder 24 valves in total
maximum power output	218 PS (215 bhp) (160 kW) at 6100 rpm
maximum torque	270 Nm (199 ft·lb) (27.5 kgm) at 2400-4200 rpm
Specific output	53.5 kW/litre 72.8 ps/litre 71.8 bhp/litre 1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	90.12 Nm/litre 1.09 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	wet sumped
compression ratio	12:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1132.5 kPa (164.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant	Water
Unitary capacity	499.33 cc
Aspiration	Normal
Compressor	N/A
Intercooler	None
Catalytic converter	Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	7.9 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre	28.3 s
Maximum speed	240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 128.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 PS/kg 94.31 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 126.47 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.13 bhp/kg 0.06 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 10.6 kg/kW 17.71 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption	11.3/6.2/8.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km	11.3/6.2/8.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre	8.8/16.1/12.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG	25.0/45.6/34.9 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG	20.8/37.9/29.0 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions	193.0 g/km NEDC
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO₂ ^?
VED band (UK)	J
CO₂ Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position	front
Engine layout	longitudinal
Drive wheels	all wheel drive
Torque split
Steering	power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front	7½J x 17 LM
Wheel size rear	7½J x 17 LM
Tyres front	225/50 R 17 94W
Tyres rear	225/50 R 17 94W
Brakes F/R	VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter	324 mm
Rear brake diameter	320 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	6 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.85
Final drive ratio	3.23
general
Carfolio.com ID	151459
Production total
Model code
Model family	E60
RAC rating	26.9
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
2007 BMW 525xi added 2007-01-09. Last modified 2013-02-28.