2001 BMW 5-Series Review Summary & Specs
525i Sedan
The benchmark for sports sedans.
Summary & Specs
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It may be a clichT to say a car like this raises the bar, but it's certainly true in this case. The BMW M5 redefines fast and smooth. Its suspension is perfectly comfortable while offering unmatchable grip, the steering is perfectly precise, the brakes are perfectly strong and steady. The M5's competitors are the Mercedes AMG E55 and Jaguar XJR, which, by objective measures, are blown out of the water by the M5.
Specs
| Vehicle Category |
Sports Cars |
| Editor |
Sam Moses |
| Model Lineup |
M5 ($69,400) |
| Engines (standard) |
5.0-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (standard) |
6-speed manual |
| Engines (optional) |
5.0-liter V8 |
| Transmissions (optional) |
6-speed manual |
| Safety Equipment (standard) |
two-stage front airbags, head protection system, four-door side-impact airbags, reinforced passenger cage, coded driveaway protection, battery safety terminal, rain sensing wipers, tire pressure warning, xenon headlamps, ABS, traction control standard |
| Safety Equipment (optional) |
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| Basic Warranty |
4 years/50,000 miles |
| Assembled In |
Dingolfing, Germany |
| Manufacturer Phone |
1-800-3344-BMW |
| Manufacturer URL |
www.bmwusa.com |
| Base Price MSRP |
$69,400 |
Specs as Tested
| Model Tested MSRP |
M5 ($69,400) |
| Standard Equipment |
(M5) automatic air conditioning with dual controls, solar sensor and outside temperature display; air filtration system; anti-theft; limited-slip rear differential; remote keyless entry; xenon headlamps; Nappa leather upholstery with leather headliner; 16-way power driver's seat with three-position memory system; navigation system; AM/FM/cassette/6-disc CD with 14 speakers; power moonroof; rain-sensing wipers |
| Options as Tested (MSRP) |
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| Destination Charge |
570 |
| Gas Guzzler Tax |
2,100 |
| Layout |
rear-wheel drive |
| Price as Tested |
$72,070 |
| Horse Power |
394 @ 6600 |
| Torque |
368 @ 3800 |
| Fuel Economy |
13/21 |
| Wheelbase |
111.4 |
| Length/Width/Height |
188.3/70.9/55.6 |
| Track Front/Rear |
59.6/60.1 |
| Turning Radius |
38.1 |
| Seating Capacity |
5 |
| Front Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.4/NA/41.7 |
| Middle Head/Hip/Leg room |
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| Rear Head/Hip/Leg room |
37.2/NA/34.2 |
| Trunk Volume |
11.1 |
| Payload |
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| Towing Capacity |
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| Front Suspension |
MacPherson struts, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Rear Suspension |
multi link, coil springs, anti-roll bar |
| Ground Clearance |
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| Curb Weight |
4024 |
| Stock Tires |
P245/40ZR18 - P275/35ZR18 |
| Brakes Front/Rear |
disc/disc with ABS |
| Fuel Capacity |
18.5 |