BMW 5 series I (E12) Sedan All photos (3)
BMW 5 series I (E12) · Sedan · 1972–1976

BMW 5 series 525i 2.5 MT 146 HP

DieselAutomatic, 5 gearsFront driveEuro 4
Power
150 hp · 110 kW
Torque
335 Nm
0–100 km/h
11.4 s
Top speed
202 km/h
Fuel consumption
7.9 l/100 km
On a full tank
~950 km
Other versions of this body · 11
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Consumption and performance

manufacturer data
Top speed
202 km/h
Acceleration 0–100 km/h
11.4 s
Fuel tank
75 l

Engine

D4EB · 2,188 cm³
Engine type
Diesel
Engine code
D4EB
Displacement
2,188 cm³
Max power
110 kW / 150 hp
Torque
335 Nm at 1800 rpm
Fuel system
Diesel, Common rail
Turbo
Turbo
Engine position
In front
Cylinders
4
Valves per cylinder
4
Valvetrain
DOHC
Bore
87 mm
Stroke
92 mm
Compression ratio
17.3
Emission standard
Euro 4

Transmission

Drive
Front
Gearbox
Automatic
Gears
5

Dimensions and capacity

class E
Body type
Sedan
Doors
4
Seats
5
Length
4,895 mm
Width
1,850 mm
Height
1,490 mm
Wheelbase
2,780 mm
Front track
1,580 mm
Rear track
1,565 mm
Ground clearance
162 mm
Kerb weight
1,792 kg
Boot space (min)
523 l
Boot space (max)
523 l

Wheels, brakes and chassis

Tyre size
225/60/R16
Front brakes
Ventilated discs
Rear brakes
Discs
Front suspension
Independent, coil spring
Rear suspension
Independent, coil spring