BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) 525d (163 hp) Automatic

Diesel engine with 163 hp (120 kW) and 258 lb-ft (350 Nm), built 2000–2004, station wagon body, rear-wheel drive. The BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) has 2 more powerful diesel versions.

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Power163 hp (120 kW)
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm)
0–62 mph9.4 s
Top speed134 mph (215 km/h)
FuelDiesel

Specifications

Engine

Engine version525d (163 hp) Automatic
Engine codeM57D25
Displacement2.5 L (2,497 cm³)
Cylinders6
Cylinder layoutInline
Engine positionFront, Longitudinal
Valves per cylinder4
ValvetrainOHC
Fuel systemDiesel common rail
Compression ratio17-5
Bore80 mm
Stroke82.8 mm
Engine oil capacity6.9 qt (6.5 l)

Performance

Power163 hp (120 kW) @ 4000 rpm
Torque258 lb-ft (350 Nm) @ 2000 rpm
0–62 mph (0–100 km/h)9.4 s
Top speed134 mph (215 km/h)

Fuel economy and emissions

FuelDiesel
City20 mpg (12 l/100 km)
Highway29 mpg (8.2 l/100 km)
Fuel tank18.5 gal (70 l)

Body, dimensions and weight

Body styleStation wagon
Doors5
Length189.2 in (4,805 mm)
Width70.9 in (1,800 mm)
Height56.9 in (1,445 mm)
Curb weight3,759 lb (1,705 kg)
Gross vehicle weight5,082 lb (2,305 kg)
Cargo volume14.5 cu ft (410 l)

Drivetrain and chassis

DriveRear-wheel drive
SteeringHydraulic power steering
Front suspensionWishbone
Rear suspensionSemi-trailing arm
Tires205/65 R15; 225/60 R16; 235/45 R17
WheelsR15; R16; R17
Driver assistanceABS (Anti-lock braking system)

What to check on a BMW 5 Series with this engine

  • On a diesel, check the particulate filter (DPF), the injectors and the dual-mass flywheel: they are the expensive repairs.
  • Test the clutch or the automatic transmission from a cold start and in the low gears.
  • Compare the odometer with the readings in the service records and in the VIN history report: a big gap means the mileage was rolled back.

Other BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) engines

EngineFuelPowerCombined
520d (136 hp)Diesel136 hp (100 kW)
520i 24V (170 hp)Gasoline170 hp (125 kW)
520i 24V (170 hp) AutomaticGasoline170 hp (125 kW)
525d (163 hp)Diesel163 hp (120 kW)
525i (192 hp)Gasoline192 hp (141 kW)
525i (192 hp) AutomaticGasoline192 hp (141 kW)
530d 24V (193 hp)Diesel193 hp (142 kW)
530d 24V (193 hp) AutomaticDiesel193 hp (142 kW)
530i 24V (231 hp)Gasoline231 hp (170 kW)
530i 24V (231 hp) AutomaticGasoline231 hp (170 kW)
540i (286 hp)Gasoline286 hp (210 kW)
540i (286 hp) AutomaticGasoline286 hp (210 kW)

← All BMW 5 Series Touring (E39, Facelift 2000) engines

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