2003 BMW 5 Series 525i
The 2003 BMW 5 Series 525i is a 184-hp 2.5-liter inline-6 with a 5-speed manual. It starts at $37,600 MSRP.
It makes 184 horsepower at 6,000 rpm and 175 lb-ft of torque at 3500 rpm. EPA fuel-economy estimates are 20 mpg city and 29 mpg highway.
The 5 Series measures 188.0 inches long on a 111.4-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 3,450 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | |
| MSRP | $37,600 ($66,413 *) |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | Naturally Aspirated 2.5L Inline-6 |
| Displacement | 2.5 L |
| Horsepower | 184 hp @ 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 175 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm |
| Valvetrain | DOHC 24V |
| Bore and Stroke | 84 x 75 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 |
| Injection Type | EFI |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| 1st Gear | 4.23 |
| 2nd Gear | 2.52 |
| 3rd Gear | 1.66 |
| 4th Gear | 1.22 |
| 5th Gear | 1 |
| Reverse | 4.04 |
| Final Drive | 3.15 |
| Fuel Economy | |
| City | 20 MPG |
| Highway | 29 MPG |
| Recommended Fuel | Premium Unleaded |
| Tank Capacity | 18.5 gal |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Double-Pivot w/Lower Arms |
| Rear Suspension | 4-link Integral |
| Turning Diameter | 37.1 ft |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 16 x 7 in |
| Wheels Rear | 16 x 7 in |
| Tires Front | P225/55HR16 |
| Tires Rear | P225/55HR16 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 188 in |
| Width | 70.9 in |
| Height | 56.5 in |
| Wheelbase | 111.4 in |
| Front Track | 60 in |
| Rear Track | 60 in |
| Cargo Volume | 11 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 3,450 lbs |
| Interior | |
| Headroom Front | 37.4 in |
| Headroom Rear | 37.2 in |
| Legroom Front | 41.7 in |
| Legroom Rear | 34.2 in |
| Shoulder Room Front | 56.8 in |
| Shoulder Room Rear | 55.9 in |
| Hip Room Front | 58 in |
| Hip Room Rear | 58.5 in |
* Amount adjusted for inflation to 2026 dollars