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2002 BMW 525i Sedan - Specs
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All dimensions are
in inches unless otherwise noted.
| General |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Curb weight, lb.: |
| Manual transmission |
3450
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| Automatic transmission |
3505
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| Weight distribution,
front/rear, %: |
| Manual transmission |
50.2/49.8
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| Automatic transmission |
50.6/49.4
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| Wheelbase, in. |
111.4
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| Track, front/rear, in. |
59.5/60.1
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| Length, in. |
188.0
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| Width, in. |
70.9
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| Height, in. |
56.5
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| Body |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Type |
Unitized all-steel structure
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| Aerodynamic drag coefficient |
0.29
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| EPA size classification |
Compact
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| Accommodations |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Seating capacity, persons |
5
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| Shoulder room, front/rear, in. |
56.8/55.9
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| Head room, front/rear,
in.: |
| without moonroof |
38.7/37.8
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| with moonroof |
37.4/37.2
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| Leg room, front/rear, in. |
41.7/34.2
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| EPA interior volume, cu ft. |
94.9/92.5 (Without/with moonroof.)
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| EPA cargo volume, cu ft. |
11.1 Can be expanded via available
folding rear seats.
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| Engine
& Electical |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Engine type |
DOHC inline 24-valve 6-cylinder,
Double VANOS 7 steplessly variable
intake- & exhaust-valve timing
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| Bore x stroke, mm/in. |
84.0 x 75.0/3.31 x 2.95
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| Displacement, cc/cu in. |
2494/152
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| Compression ratio |
10.5:1
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| Power @ rpm, hp |
184 @ 6000
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| Torque @ rpm, lb-ft. |
175 @ 3500
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| Engine-management system |
Siemens MS 43 with knock control
(2 sensors); variable valve timing, electronic
throttle system, dual resonance intake system, engine
cooling & other functions
included in control strategy
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| Fuel requirement |
Premium unleaded
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| Fuel capacity, U.S. gal. |
18.5
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| Battery capacity, amp-hr. |
90
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| Alternator output rating, amp./W |
120/1680
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| Drivetrain |
5-Speed
Automatic
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5-Speed
Manual
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| Drive system |
Front Engine / rear-wheel drive
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| Transmission |
5-speed, with Adaptive Transmission
Control & Steptronic
GM 5
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5-speed
Getrag Type B
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| Ratios |
| 1st |
3.42:1
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4.23:1
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| 2nd |
2.22:1
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2.52:1
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| 3rd |
1.60:1
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1.66:1
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| 4th |
1.00:1
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1.22:1
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| 5th |
0.75:1
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1.00:1
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| Reverse |
3.03:1
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4.04:1
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| Final Drive Ratio |
3.46:1
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3.15:1
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| Chassis |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Body/frame construction |
Unitized steel
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| Front suspension |
Aluminum suspension system &
aluminum subframe: Struts, double-pivot lower arms,
coil springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers,
anti-roll bar 1
(Sport Package: sport suspension calibration)
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| Rear suspension |
Aluminum suspension system &
aluminum subframe: 4-link Integral suspension, coil
springs, twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers,
anti-roll bar 1
(Sport Package: sport suspension calibration)
(525i sport wagon Sport Package or optional: self-leveling
air springs)
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| Steering type |
Rack & pinion, engine-speed-sensitive
power assist
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| Overall ratio |
Variable; mean ratio is 14.2:1
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| Turns lock-to-lock |
3.0
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| Turning circle, ft. |
37.1
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| 4-wheel ventilated disc
brakes: |
Front discs,
diameter x thickness |
11.7- x 0.87-in. ventilated, aluminum
calipers
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Rear discs,
diameter x thickness |
11.7- x 0.79-in. ventilated, aluminum
calipers
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| Wheels (standard) |
Cast alloy, 16 x 7.0
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| Wheels (optional) |
Cast alloy, 17 x 8.0 (Sport Package)
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| Tires (standard) |
All-season radials, 225/55R-16 H-rated |
| Tires (optional) |
Performance radials, 235/45R-17 W-rated
(Sport Package) |
| Stability-enhancement system |
Dynamic Stability Control (DSC), including
all-speed traction control, electronic brake proportioning,
antilock braking (ABS), Dynamic Brake Control &
cornering/avoidance-stability enhancement |
| Performance
Data |
BMW 525i
Sedan
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| Acceleration, 0-60 mph,
sec., |
| man./auto.† |
7.8 / 8.3
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| Top speed, mph‡ |
128
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| Fuel economy, EPA est.
MPG, city/highway: |
| manual transmission |
20 / 29
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| automatic transmission |
19 / 27
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† BMW AG test results.
Actual acceleration results may vary depending on
specification of vehicle; road and environmental conditions;
testing procedures and driving style. These results
should be used for comparison only, and verification
should not be attempted on public roads. BMW urges
you to obey all posted speed limits and to please
wear your safety belt at all times.
‡ Electronically limited |
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