| General information | |
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| Brand | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series |
| Generation | 5 Series Touring (E39) |
| Type (Engine) | 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic |
| Start of production | 1996 year |
| End of production | 2000 year |
| Powertrain Architecture | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type | Station wagon (estate) |
| Seats | 5 |
| Doors | 5 |
| Performance specs | |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – urban | 11 l/100 km 21.4 US mpg 25.7 UK mpg 9.1 km/l |
| Fuel consumption (economy) – extra urban | 6 l/100 km 39.2 US mpg 47.1 UK mpg 16.7 km/l |
| Fuel Type | Diesel |
| Acceleration 0 – 100 km/h | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 62 mph | 10.7 sec |
| Acceleration 0 – 60 mph (Calculated by Auto-Data.net) | 10.2 sec |
| Maximum speed | 210 km/h 130.49 mph |
| Weight-to-power ratio | 11 kg/Hp, 90.8 Hp/tonne |
| Weight-to-torque ratio | 5.6 kg/Nm, 177.8 Nm/tonne |
| Engine specs | |
| Power | 143 Hp @ 4600 rpm. |
| Power per litre | 57.2 Hp/l |
| Torque | 280 Nm @ 2200 rpm. 206.52 lb.-ft. @ 2200 rpm. |
| Engine layout | Front, Longitudinal |
| Engine Model/Code | M51D25 |
| Engine displacement | 2498 cm3 152.44 cu. in. |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Engine configuration | Inline |
| Cylinder Bore | 80 mm 3.15 in. |
| Piston Stroke | 82.8 mm 3.26 in. |
| Compression ratio | 22:1 |
| Number of valves per cylinder | 2 |
| Fuel injection system | Precombustion chamber injection |
| Engine aspiration | Turbocharger, Intercooler |
| Valvetrain | OHC |
| Engine oil capacity | 6.75 l 7.13 US qt | 5.94 UK qt |
| Engine oil specification |  Log in to see. |
| Coolant | 10 l 10.57 US qt | 8.8 UK qt |
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| Space, Volume and weights | |
| Kerb Weight | 1575 kg 3472.28 lbs. |
| Max. weight | 2205 kg 4861.19 lbs. |
| Max load | 630 kg 1388.91 lbs. |
| Trunk (boot) space – minimum | 410 l 14.48 cu. ft. |
| Trunk (boot) space – maximum | 1525 l 53.85 cu. ft. |
| Fuel tank capacity | 70 l 18.49 US gal | 15.4 UK gal |
| Dimensions | |
| Length | 4805 mm 189.17 in. |
| Width | 1800 mm 70.87 in. |
| Height | 1440 mm 56.69 in. |
| Wheelbase | 2850 mm 112.2 in. |
| Front track | 1512 mm 59.53 in. |
| Rear (Back) track | 1522 mm 59.92 in. |
| Ride height (ground clearance) | 120 mm 4.72 in. |
| Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs | |
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears and type of gearbox | 5 gears, automatic transmission |
| Front suspension | Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Inclined Lever |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs |
| Assisting systems | ABS (Anti-lock braking system) |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Power steering | Hydraulic Steering |
| Tires size | 205/65 R16 |
| Wheel rims size | 16 |
| What is the body type, BMW 5 Series Touring (E39)? | Station wagon (estate), 5 Doors, 5 Seats |
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| How fast is the car, 1996 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 210 km/h | 130.49 mph 0-100 km/h: 10.7 sec 0-60 mph: 10.2 sec |
| How much power, BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 143 Hp, 280 Nm 206.52 lb.-ft. |
| What is the engine size, BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 2.5 l 2498 cm3 152.44 cu. in. |
| How many cylinders, 1996 BMW 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 6, Inline |
| What is the drivetrain, BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) Station wagon (estate) 1996 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | Rear wheel drive. Internal Combustion engine. The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| How long is this vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 4805 mm 189.17 in. |
| How wide is the vehicle, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 1800 mm 70.87 in. |
| What is the curb weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 1575 kg 3472.28 lbs. |
| What is the gross weight, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 2205 kg 4861.19 lbs. |
| How much trunk (boot) space, 1996 BMW 5 Series Station wagon (estate)? | 410 – 1525 l 14.48 – 53.85 cu. ft. |
| How many gears, What type is the gearbox, 1996 BMW 5 Series Touring (E39) 525tds (143 Hp) Automatic? | 5, automatic transmission |
