BMW1985 525i Specs

1985 (E28) BMW 525i Specs & Performance

1985 - 1988 (E28)

Tech Specs Summary


2.5 L Inline 6

125 mph

9.9 seconds

148 hp

23.5 mpg

4 Doors

5 Seats

16.2 ft3
lb
2,888 lbs
Front - RWD

Performance

Performance
Top Speed
125 mph
0-62 mph
9.9 seconds
0-60 mph
9.6 seconds
Power-to-Weight
19.51 lb/hp
Power
148 hp
Torque
159 lb·ft

Gas Mileage

Gas Mileage
Combined
23.5 mpg
Total Range
434 Miles

Gasoline Engine

Gasoline Engine
Capacity
2.5 Liter
152.2 in3
Layout
Inline 6
Aspiration
Natural
Peak Power
148 hp @ 5,500 RPM
150 ps @ 5,500 RPM
Peak Torque
159 lb·ft @ 4,000 RPM
215 N·m @ 4,000 RPM
Valvetrain
SOHC
Valves/Cylinder
2 (12v Total)
Fuel Injection
Multi-point
Position
Front Engine
Orientation
Longitudinal
Fuel
Gasoline
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 Gallons

More Engine Specs

More Engine Specs
Engine Name
M30B25
Compression Ratio
9.6:1
Bore x Stroke
3.386 x 2.819 in
Bore-Stroke Ratio
1.2:1
Over-Square
Specific Output
0.97 hp/in3
Power/Cylinder
25 hp
Cylinder Volume
25.4 in3
BMEP
157.1 PSI
10.8 Bar

Drivetrain & Chassis

Drivetrain & Chassis
Driven Wheels
RWD
Rear-wheel Drive
Transmission (MT)
5 Speeds
Tyre Sizes
195/70R14
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Trailing-Arm
Front Brakes
Disc
Rear Brakes
Disc

Dimensions & Practicality

Dimensions & Practicality
Body
Large Sedan
Door Count
4
Seat Count
5
Luggage Space
16.2 ft3
Turning Radius
34.5 ft
Curb Weight
2,888 lbs
Gross Weight
4,012 lbs
Maximum Payload
1,124 lbs
Length
181.9 in
Width
66.9 in
Height
55.7 in
Wheelbase
103.3 in
Front Track
56.3 in
Rear Track
57.9 in
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3.2

Performance Rating2
Environment Rating1.6
Practicality Rating3

Pros & Cons vs Rivals

Performance
Environment
Practicality
Luggage
City Driving
Road Trips

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