BMW 5 Series 2000 - 2004 (E39 [restyling]), Sedan, 525d MT (163 h.p.)

Bodywork
- Number of seater: 4
- Front track: 1435 mm
- Height: 1530 mm
- Body type: Sedan
- Width: 1800 mm
- Ground clearance: 140 mm
- Max trunk capacity: 460 litre
- Full weight: 2135 kg
- Curb weight: 1595 kg
- Length: 4775 mm
- Wheelbase: 2830 mm
Engine
- Cylinder layout: Inline
- Engine type: Diesel
- Max power at RPM: to 4 000 RPM
- Injection type: Common Rail
- Boost type: Turbo
- Cylinder bore: 80 mm
- Stroke cycle: 82.8 mm
- Maximum torque: 350 N*m
- Engine power: 163 bhp
- Capacity: 2497 cm3
- Presence of intercooler: Present
Gearbox and handling
- Drive wheels: Rear wheel drive
- Gearbox type: Manual
- Number of gear: 6
- Turning circle: 11.3 m
Operating characteristics
- Fuel: Disel
- Highway driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 5.3 litre
- City driving fuel consumption per 100 km: 9.2 litre
- Fuel tank capacity: 70 litre
- Acceleration (0-100 km/h): 8.9 second
- Max speed: 219 km/h
- Cruising range: from 760 to 1 320 km
Suspension and brakes
- Front brakes: ventilated disc
- Back suspension: Independent, Multi wishbone, Dampers, spring

Bodywork