2006 BMW 525 525i specs & colors
4dr Car
Key specs
Color options
Interior
Dark Beige / Beige
Black
Agate / Quartz
Auburn
Packages
Specifications
| EPA Classification | Mid-Size |
| Rear Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Front Wheel Size | 17 x 7.5 in |
| Spare Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Rear Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Spare Wheel Size | Compact in |
| Front Wheel Material | Alloy |
| Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) | N/A |
| Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) | N/A |
| SAE Net Torque @ RPM | 185 @ 2750 |
| SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM | 215 @ 6250 |
| Engine Type | Gas 6-Cyl |
| Displacement | 3.0L/183 |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - City | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - City | 20 MPG |
| Cruising Range - Hwy | 555.00 mi |
| Estimated Battery Range | N/A mi |
| Cruising Range - City | 370.00 mi |
| Fuel Economy Est-Combined | N/A MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined | N/A |
| EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy | 30 MPG |
| EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy | N/A |
| Trans Type | 6 |
| Third Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.66 |
| Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) | 3.38 |
| Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) | 0.85 |
| Drivetrain | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Trans Description Cont. Again | Not Available |
| Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.23 |
| Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) | 1.00 |
| Reverse Ratio (:1) | 3.94 |
| First Gear Ratio (:1) | 4.32 |
| Trans Description Cont. | Manual |
| Second Gear Ratio (:1) | 2.46 |
| Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) | w/Lower Arms |
| Suspension Type - Front | Double-Pivot |
| Suspension Type - Rear | 4-link Integral |
| Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) | Not Available |
| Brake ABS System | 4-Wheel |
| Drum - Rear (Yes or ) | Not Available |
| Disc - Rear (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Disc - Front (Yes or ) | Yes |
| Brake ABS System (Second Line) | N/A |
| Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.8 x -TBD- in |
| Brake Type | Pwr-Assisted |
| Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness | 12.6 x -TBD- in |
| Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | 18.5 gal |
| Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx | N/A gal |
| Steering Ratio (:1), Overall | N/A |
| Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) | N/A |
| Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall | N/A ft |
| Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb | N/A ft |
| Steering Type | Variable Pwr |
| Spare Tire Size | N/A |
| Rear Tire Size | P225/50R17 |
| Front Tire Size | P225/50R17 |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. | N/A lbs |
| Base Curb Weight | 3428 lbs |
| Second Leg Room | 36.0 in |
| Trunk Volume | 14.0 ft³ |
| Liftover Height | N/A in |
| Track Width, Rear | N/A in |
| Height, Overall | 57.8 in |
| Min Ground Clearance | N/A in |
| Track Width, Front | N/A in |
| Width, Max w/o mirrors | 72.7 in |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 in |
| Passenger Volume | 99.0 ft³ |
| Second Head Room | 37.9 in |
| Front Head Room | 37.7 in |
| Front Leg Room | 41.5 in |
| Front Hip Room | N/A in |
| Second Hip Room | N/A in |
| Length, Overall | 191.1 in |
| Passenger Capacity | 5 |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 in |
| Second Shoulder Room | 57.2 in |
| Vehicle & key memory | Standard |
| Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers | Standard |
| Tire pressure monitor (phase-in 03/06) | Standard |
| Adaptive brakelights | Standard |
| Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling) | Standard |
| Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming | Standard |
| Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system | Standard |
| Fold-up rear center armrest | Standard |
| Satellite radio preparation | Standard |
| Drop-down tool kit in trunk | Standard |
| Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension | Standard |
| Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat w/tether anchor restraint | Standard |
| Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter) | Standard |
| Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors | Standard |
| Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Front door-mounted side-impact airbags | Standard |
| Rear wheel drive | Standard |
| 18.5 gallon fuel tank | Standard |
| Front/rear stabilizer bars | Standard |
| 10-way pwr front seats w/pwr head restraints | Standard |
| 17" x 7.5" star spoke cast alloy wheels | Standard |
| Battery safety terminal | Standard |
| Halogen free-form fog lights | Standard |
| Adjustable front center armrest | Standard |
| 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 1-stage air intake manifold | Standard |
| Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/adjustable speed | Standard |
| Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation | Standard |
| Front/rear map reading lights, separately controlled | Standard |
| Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems | Standard |
| Memory system for driver seat position, steering wheel & exterior mirrors (2 settings per user) | Standard |
| Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector | Standard |
| Dual front/rear cup holders | Standard |
| Cruise control | Standard |
| Exterior temp display w/freeze warning alarm | Standard |
| Rear window defroster | Standard |
| Heated driver door lock cylinder | Standard |
| Electronic brake proportioning | Standard |
| Halogen free-form low-beam headlights w/automatic headlight control | Standard |
| 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS) | Standard |
| Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk | Standard |
| City 20/hwy 30 (3.0L engine/6-speed manual trans) | Standard |
| Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system | Standard |
| Dual center console compartments w/provision for phone handset, climate- controlled lower compartment | Standard |
| Dark Poplar Grain wood trim | Standard |
| P225/50R17 all-season tires | Standard |
| Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade | Standard |
| Direct ignition system w/knock control | Standard |
| Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection, opening from remote & closing from exterior lock | Standard |
| iDrive system w/on-board computer/controller | Standard |
| Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension | Standard |
| Seatback storage compartments | Standard |
| Fully finished trunk | Standard |
| BMW Assist integrated wireless communication | Standard |
| Pre-wiring for CD changer/Bluetooth cellular phone | Standard |
| Automatic fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment) | Standard |
| Leatherette upholstery | Standard |
| Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Front/rear side-impact Head Protection System (AHPS II) | Standard |
| Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC) | Standard |
| Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight | Standard |
| Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel w/audio/cruise/Bluetooth phone controls, tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto-tilt-up | Standard |
| Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down | Standard |
| Remote keyless entry w/remote trunk release & selective unlocking | Standard |
| 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control | Standard |
| Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system & selective unlocking | Standard |
| 6-speed manual transmission | Standard |
| Front/rear body-color bumpers | Standard |
| City 21/hwy 29 (3.0L engine/6-speed auto trans) | Standard |
| Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key) | Standard |
| BMW Ambiance Lighting | Standard |
| Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system | Standard |
| Instrumentation-inc: elect analog speedometer, tachometer, digital main & trip odometer | Standard |
| 3-point safety belts w/front tensioners & force limiters | Standard |
| Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering | Standard |
| Interior trunk release | Standard |
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