2004 BMW 5-Series Comparisons
525i Sedan
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General Pricing
Resale Value |
$39,800.00 |
$38,875.00 |
$43,150.00 |
Destination |
$695.00 |
$625.00 |
$720.00 |
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Engines & Power
Standard Engine |
2.5L I6 |
3.0L I6 |
2.7L V6 |
Horsepower |
184 @ 6000 RPM |
220 @ 5800 RPM |
265 @ 5800 RPM |
Torque |
175 @ 3500 RPM |
220 @ 3800 RPM |
280 @ 1800 RPM |
Valves |
4 |
4 |
5 |
Displacement (cc) |
2494 |
2997 |
2671 |
Bore X Stroke (in.) |
3.3 X 3.0 |
3.4 X 3.4 |
3.2 X 3.4 |
Compression Ratio |
10.5:1 |
10.5:1 |
9.3:1 |
Fuel Economy
City (mpg) |
19 |
18 |
18 |
Highway (mpg) |
28 |
25 |
25 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Curb Weight - Automatic (lb.) |
3417.2 |
3648.7 |
3957.3 |
Wheelbase (in.) |
113.7 |
110.2 |
108.7 |
Length (in.) |
190.6 |
189.2 |
192.0 |
Width (in.) |
72.7 |
70.9 |
76.1 |
Height (in.) |
57.8 |
55.9 |
57.2 |
Track Front (in.) |
61.3 |
60.4 |
60.9 |
Track Rear (in.) |
62.1 |
59.4 |
61.8 |
Ground Clearance (in.) |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior Dimensions
Standard Seating |
5 |
5 |
5 |
Front Headroom (in.) |
37.7 |
37.6 |
37.5 |
Rear Headroom (in.) |
37.9 |
36.4 |
37.8 |
Front Legroom (in.) |
41.5 |
44.5 |
41.3 |
Rear Legroom (in.) |
36.0 |
34.3 |
37.3 |
Front Shoulder Room (in.) |
57.3 |
57.7 |
56.2 |
Rear Shoulder Room (in.) |
57.2 |
56.6 |
55.7 |
Front Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
55.0 |
N/A |
Rear Hip Room (in.) |
N/A |
56.1 |
N/A |
Payload & Towing
Passenger Volumn (cu. ft.) |
99.1 |
100.0 |
95.9 |
Steering, Suspension & Brakes
Front Suspension |
strut |
wishbone |
multi-link |
Rear Suspension |
multi-link |
wishbone |
wishbone |
Tires |
225/55R16 |
225/55R16 |
235/40R18 |
Anti-Theft & Locks
Power Door Locks |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Braking & Traction
4 Wheel Drive / All Wheel Drive |
rear wheel drive |
rear wheel drive |
4x4 wheel drive |
ABS Brakes (2 or 4 Wheel) |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Limited Slip Differential or Axle |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Vehicle Stability Control System |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Entertainment, Communication & Navigation
Radio |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
AM/FM |
Cassette Player |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
CD Player |
Yes |
N/A |
N/A |
CD Changer |
N/A |
Yes |
Yes |
DVD Player |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Navigation Aid |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Interior
Cruise Control |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Tilt Steering |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Telescopic Steering Column |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
Air Conditioning |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Safety
Driver Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Front Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Passenger Side Airbag |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Rear Side Airbag |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
Seats
Driver Multi-Adjustable Power Seat |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Roof
Sunroof / Moonroof |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
Windows, Mirrors & Wipers
Power Windows |
Std. |
Std. |
Std. |
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