2006 BMW 5 Series Models & Specs

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525i Features & Specs

Specifications

  • Drivetrain: Rear Wheel Drive
  • Engine: 3.0L DOHC 24
  • Fuel Type: Gasoline Fuel
  • Fuel Capacity: 18.5 gal.
  • Torque: 185 ft. lbs.
  • Horsepower: 215 hp.
  • MPG (City/Hwy): 21/30
  • Transmission: 6 Speed Automatic w/OD
  • Seating Capacity: 5
  • Cargo Capacity: 14 cu. ft.
  • Curb Weight: 3428 lbs. - 3450 lbs.
  • Tires: P225/50R17 - P245/45R17
  • Front Head Room: 37.7"
  • Front Leg Room: 41.5"
  • Wheelbase: 113.7"
  • Length: 191.1"
  • Width: 72.7"
  • Height: 57.8"

Interior Features

  • 10-way pwr front seats w/pwr head restraints
  • Memory system for driver seat position, steering wheel & exterior mirrors (2 settings per user)
  • Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel w/audio/cruise/Bluetooth phone controls, tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/auto-tilt-up
  • Instrumentation-inc: elect analog speedometer, tachometer, digital main & trip odometer
  • Exterior temp display w/freeze warning alarm
  • Pwr outlets-inc: front passenger footwell, aft end of center console & trunk
  • Dual center console compartments w/provision for phone handset, climate- controlled lower compartment
  • Seatback storage compartments
  • Adjustable front center armrest
  • Fold-up rear center armrest
  • Dual illuminated visor vanity mirrors
  • Locking glovebox w/rechargeable take-out flashlight
  • Dual front/rear cup holders
  • Pwr windows-inc: 1-touch open/close, anti-trapping pinch protection, opening from remote & closing from exterior lock
  • Rear window defroster
  • BMW Ambiance Lighting
  • Alarm system w/remote keyhead operation, interior motion detector
  • Remote keyless entry w/remote trunk release & selective unlocking
  • Cruise control
  • Central locking system w/double-lock anti-theft system & selective unlocking
  • Anti-theft AM/FM stereo w/CD player-inc: (10) speakers, Auto-Store, FM diversity antenna system
  • Front dual zone automatic climate control w/micro-filter-inc: automatic recirculation
  • Leatherette upholstery
  • Dark Poplar Grain wood trim
  • iDrive system w/on-board computer/controller
  • Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system
  • BMW Assist integrated wireless communication
  • Tire pressure monitor (phase-in 03/06)
  • Coded driveaway protection (prevents engine from starting w/o proper key)
  • Vehicle & key memory
  • Satellite radio preparation
  • Pre-wiring for CD changer/Bluetooth cellular phone
  • Courtesy lights w/auto-dimming
  • Front/rear map reading lights, separately controlled
  • Fully finished trunk

Exterior Features

  • Dual body-color pwr heated mirrors w/reverse gear activated passenger mirror auto-tilt-down
  • Rain-sensing windshield wipers w/adjustable speed
  • Halogen free-form low-beam headlights w/automatic headlight control
  • Adaptive brakelights
  • Halogen free-form fog lights
  • Pwr tilt/slide moonroof w/1-touch open/close, sliding sunshade
  • Front/rear body-color bumpers
  • Heated driver door lock cylinder

Safety Features

  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Driver & front passenger airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) w/dual stage, dual-threshold deployment sensors
  • Front/rear side-impact Head Protection System (AHPS II)
  • Front door-mounted side-impact airbags
  • 3-point safety belts w/front tensioners & force limiters
  • Automatic locking safety belt device for child seat w/tether anchor restraint
  • Interior trunk release
  • Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC)
  • Battery safety terminal
  • Intelligent Safety & Info System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems
  • Impact sensor (automatically turns on hazard/interior lights, unlocks doors & disconnects alternator, fuel pump & starter)
  • Automatic fuel cutoff (triggered by airbag deployment)
  • Side-impact interlocking door anchoring system

Mechanical Features

  • 3.0L DOHC 24-valve I6 engine w/variable valve timing, Valvetronic, 1-stage air intake manifold
  • Direct ignition system w/knock control
  • Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)
  • 6-speed manual transmission
  • Dynamic Stability Control w/Dynamic Traction Control (DSC)
  • Rear wheel drive
  • Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension
  • Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension
  • Twin-tube gas pressure shock absorbers
  • Front/rear stabilizer bars
  • P225/50R17 all-season tires
  • 17" x 7.5" star spoke cast alloy wheels
  • Engine-speed-sensitive pwr rack & pinion steering
  • 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/Dynamic Brake Control
  • 4-wheel anti-lock brake system (ABS)
  • Electronic brake proportioning
  • Drop-down tool kit in trunk
  • 18.5 gallon fuel tank

Options & Packages

Additional Options

Premium pkg ($2,000)

  • Universal garage door opener
  • Auto-dimming interior & exterior rearview mirrors
  • Dakota leather seat & door trim
  • Front seat 4-way pwr lumbar
  • Ambient light pkg

Sport pkg ($2,000)

  • Sport seats
  • Satin chrome shadowline exterior trim
  • 17" alloy wheels
  • 245/45R17 performance run-flat tires
  • Sport suspension
  • Active roll stabilization (ARS)
  • Space saver spare tire

Cold weather pkg ($750)

  • Heated front seats
  • Headlight cleaning system
  • Heated steering wheel

Premium sound pkg ($1,800)

  • 6-disc CD changer in glove compartment
  • Premium Logic 7 sound system
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