2004 BMW 525 525i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Beige / Beige
Black
Agate / Quartz
Auburn
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Compact |
| Front Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Rear Wheel Size | 16 x 7.0 in |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | 120 |
| Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl |
| Displacement | 2.5L/152 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 184 @ 6000 |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 175 @ 3500 |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 28 MPG |
| Cruising Range - City | 351.50 mi |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 19 MPG |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 518.00 mi |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.35 |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.50 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.66 |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.93 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.15 |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link Integral |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Arms |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.2 x .9 in |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x .8 in |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | 14 |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | 37.5 ft |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Front Tire Size | P225/55VR16 |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/55VR16 |
| Spare Tire Size | Compact |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3428 lbs |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Passenger Volume | 99.1 ft³ |
| Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Second Leg Room | 36.0 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Length, Overall | 190.6 in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.7 in |
| Height, Overall | 58.0 in |
| Track Width, Front | 61.3 in |
| Track Width, Rear | 62.3 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | 4.5 in |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.0 ft³ |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/articulated passenger-side wiper arm, single- wipe control, heated washer jets | Standard |
| BMW Ambiance Lighting-inc: exit/entry in front & rear door panels, door handle & door storage bin, front footwell, trunk & LED exterior ground | Standard |
| Exterior temp display w/audio freeze warning (2003) | Standard |
| Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Daytime running lights | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Space saver spare tire | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors | Standard |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/theater-dimming feature & auto-on features | Standard |
| Engine-speed-sensitive variable assist & ratio rack & pinion pwr steering | Standard |
| P225/55VR16 all-season tires | Standard |
| Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk | Standard |
| 10-way pwr front seats w/pwr head restraints | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 28 (2.5L engine/6-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Ruthenium-finish door pull & handle trim | Standard |
| Electronic brake proportioning | Standard |
| Tire pressure control monitoring system | Standard |
| Halogen free-form low-beam headlights w/automatic headlight control | Standard |
| Side-impact Head Protection System (AHPS II) | Standard |
| Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat w/tether anchor restraint | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/compact disc player-inc: (10) speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), 4-channel FM diversity antenna, (2) subwoofers | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/remote trunk release & selective unlocking | Standard |
| Dual resonance intake system | Standard |
| Leather-wrapped hand brake boot/grip & shift boot (2003) | Standard |
| Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight | Standard |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) | Standard |
| Electrically operated interior trunk release | Standard |
| Heated driver door lock cylinder (2003) | Standard |
| Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting without proper key) | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/front automatic height adjusters, front tensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| City 19/hwy 28 (2.5L engine/6-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Multi-function leather-wrapped 3-spoke steering wheel w/audio/cruise controls & pwr tilt telescoping w/auto-tilt-up | Standard |
| Battery safety terminal | Standard |
| Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Leatherette upholstery w/high gloss trim | Standard |
| Child safety rear door locks (2003) | Standard |
| BMW Assist-inc: automatic collision notification, SOS buttton, enhanced Roadside Assistance, Concierge, Service Request & Customer Relations | Standard |
| Direct ignition system | Standard |
| Intelligent Safety & Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission w/OD | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Halogen free-form fog lights | Standard |
| 2.5L (152) DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing | Standard |
| Front/rear door storage compartments | Standard |
| Vehicle & key memory | Standard |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut type front suspension | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection, retained accessory pwr & closing from exterior lock | Standard |
| Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Front/rear map reading lights, separately controlled | Standard |
| Front/rear body color bumpers | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk | Standard |
| Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down | Standard |
| Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer/cellular phone | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: elect analog speedometer, tachometer, digital main & trip odometer | Standard |
| Crash sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter) | Standard |
| Memory system for driver seat position, steering wheel & exterior mirrors (2 settings per user) | Standard |
| 4-function on-board computer w/LCD & check control vehicle monitoring system w/pictogram display | Standard |
| Automatic fuel cut-off (triggered by airbag deployment) | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade | Standard |
| Adjustable front center armrest | Standard |
| 2-level center console compartments w/provision for phone handset, climate- controlled lower compartment | Standard |
| Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Seatback storage compartments | Standard |
| Front door-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Adaptive brakelights | Standard |
| Service interval indicator w/miles-to-service readout (2003) | Standard |
| 16" x 7.0" trapezoidal lightweight forged alloy wheels | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| Titanium-finish instrument panel & door trim | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system & selective unlocking | Standard |
| Fold-up rear center armrest | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 30 (2.5L engine/6-speed sequential manual trans) | Standard |
| Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation, residual/rest heat features & max A/C button, humidity control & bi-directional solar sensor | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| Dual front/rear cup holders | Standard |
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