BMW 5-Series 4.1 Sedan Japan 525i, Configuration (Basic)
| Volume | 2.5 l |
| Power | 192 hp |
| Consumption | 11.9 l/100 km |
| Fuel type | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Transmission | Automatic transmission |
| Drive | Rear (FR) |
| Number of places | 5 |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Front tires | 225/55R16 |
| Rear tires | 225/55R16 |
Basic parameters
| Release period | November 2002 — July 2003 |
| Drive type | Rear |
| Body type | Sedan |
| Transmission type | Automatic transmission 5 |
| Engine capacity | 2,493 cm³ |
| Body brand | |
| Country of assembly | Germany |
| Number of doors | 4 |
| Winter equipment | |
| Steering wheel position | right |
Protection against car theft and damage
| Anti-theft system | |
| Signaling |
Dimensions
Body dimensions
| Body dimensions (length) | 4,775 mm |
| Body dimensions (width) | 1,800 mm |
| Body dimensions (height) | 1,435 mm |
Interior dimensions
| Number of seats | 5 |
| Number of seat rows | 2 |
Chassis dimensions
| Wheelbase | 2,830 mm |
| Minimum turning radius | 5.300 m |
| Front track width | 1,510 mm |
| Rear track width | 1,525 mm |
Weight and permissible loads
| Weight | 1,560 kg |
| Specific gravity | 8.13 kg/hp |
| Total vehicle weight | 1,835 kg |
Volumes
| Fuel tank volume | 70 l |
Engine, gearbox and steering
Engine
| Engine make | |
| Fuel used | Premium gasoline (AI-98) |
| Engine type | In-line, 6-cylinder |
| Supercharger | - |
| Maximum power | 192 hp |
| Maximum power | 141 kW |
| Maximum power, at rpm. | 6,000 |
| Maximum torque | 245.0 Nm |
| Maximum torque | 25.0 kgf m |
| Maximum torque, at rpm. | 3,500 |
| Compression ratio | 10.50 |
| Cylinder diameter | 84.000 mm |
| Piston stroke | 75.000 mm |
| Valve drive | DOHC |
| Start-stop system |
Fuel consumption
| Combined fuel consumption | 11.90 l/100 km |
Steering
| Power steering | |
| Steering type | Rack and pinion |
| Adaptive power steering |
Transmission
| 1st gear ratio | 3.6650 |
| 2nd gear ratio | 1.9990 |
| 3rd gear ratio | 1.4070 |
| 4th gear ratio | 1.0000 |
| 5th gear ratio | 0.7420 |
| Reverse gear ratio | 4.1000 |
| Gear selector location | On the floor |
| Manual gear shift paddles | |
| Main gear | 3.4600 |
Suspension/chassis
Suspension
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson-type shock-absorbing strut |
| Rear suspension | Independent, multi-link |
| Lowered suspension | |
| Air suspension | |
| 4WS | |
| Center differential lock | |
| Limited Slip Differential (LSD) |
Wheels
| Alloy wheels |
Tires
| Front wheels | 225/55R16 |
| Rear wheels | 225/55R16 |
| Runflat tires |
Brakes
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
Exterior and external equipment
Lights and optics
| Headlight washers | |
| Front fog lights | |
| Rear fog lights | |
| Xenon headlights |
Side mirrors
| Mirrors with automatic adjustment function in reverse |
Doors
| Door closer | |
| Electric trunk drive |
Windows and driver visibility
| Factory tint | |
| Rain sensor | |
| Glazing with UV protection |
Roof
| Luke | |
| Panoramic roof |
Additional exterior elements
| Front spoiler | |
| Rear spoiler | |
| Railings |
Interior and interior equipment
Steering wheel and dashboard
| Engine start button | |
| Electrically heated steering wheel |
Interior design
| Leather upholstery | |
| Water-repellent upholstery | |
| Antibacterial treatment |
Seats
| Sports seats | |
| Electrically heated front seats | |
| Electric driver's seat | |
| Electric front seats | |
| Seat position memory | |
| Adjusting the height of the driver's seat | |
| Fully reclining seats | - |
| Ottoman | |
| Passage between driver and passenger seats | |
| Aisle between 2nd row seats | |
| Electrically heated rear seats |
Interior electrical package
| Remote key (remote key) | |
| Electric windows |
Additional interior equipment
| Power connector |
Active and passive safety systems
Passive safety
| Active headrest |
Airbags
| Driver's airbag | |
| Front passenger airbag | |
| Side airbag | |
| Curtain airbags | |
| Knee airbag |
Active vehicle safety and driver assistance systems
| Anti-lock braking system (ABS) | NULL |
| Cruise control | |
| Brake force distribution (EBD) | |
| Stability Program (ESP) | |
| Traction control system (TCS) | |
| Lane Departure Assist (LKA) | |
| Adaptive Cruise Control (ACCS) | |
| Collision Mitigation System with Automatic Braking | |
| Rear view camera | |
| Brake Assist System (BAS) | |
| Downhill Assist Control (DAC) | |
| AYC | |
| SH-4WD | |
| AI-SHIFT | |
| Adaptive lighting system (AFS) | |
| Night vision system | |
| Parktronic | |
| Automated Parking (IPA) | |
| Forward camera | |
| Side view cameras |
Child safety
| ISOFIX mounting |
Comfort
Interior microclimate
| Air conditioner | + |
| Climate control | |
| Air purifier | |
| Humidifier | |
| Cabin filter |
Audio systems
| Radio | |
| Cassette player | |
| CD player | |
| DVD audio | |
| MD player | |
| Built-in memory storage |
Additional equipment
| Box in the trunk | |
| Automatic Toll Payment System (ETC) |
Multimedia and navigation
| Navigation system | + |
| Built-in monitor for rear passengers | |
| Parking assistance system |