BMW 5 Series E34 525tds Sedan
105 kW143 PS141 hp260 Nm1991–1996
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- Power
- 105 kW 143 PS · 141 hp
- Torque
- 260 Nm 192 lb-ft
- Length
- 4,720 mm
- Displacement
- 2,500 cm³
A 2.5-litre six-cylinder diesel engine with 105 kW (143 PS) and 260 Nm of torque powers the BMW 5 Series E34 2.5 525tds sedan.
This is the entry point among the 4 versions of the 5 Series E34; the range-topping 3.8 M5 (250 kW) has 138% more power.
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Engine
| Engine code | M51D25 |
|---|---|
| Fuel | Diesel |
| Displacement | 2,500 cm³ 2.5 l · 153 cu in |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Power | 105 kW 143 PS · 141 hp |
| Torque | 260 Nm 192 lb-ft |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,720 mm 185.8 in |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,750 mm 68.9 in |
| Height | 1,412 mm 55.6 in |
| Wheelbase | 2,760 mm 108.7 in |
Production
| Body type | Sedan |
|---|---|
| Years | 1991–1996 |
| Generation | 5 Series E34 (1988–1996) |
| New price | from about €21,167 (1988) Germany list price at launch (DM, converted to EUR at the fixed rate) |
| Used price today | about €4,000–14,500 AutoScout24, Nov 2026, 158 listings |
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- Wikipedia - BMW 5 Series (E34)