Compare 2004 BMW 525 - Details
| Pricing | |||
| MSRP | $39,800 | $39,450 | $48,075 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invoice | $36,380 | $35,802 | $44,710 |
| Destination | $695 | $720 | $720 |
| Interior Edit | |||
| Air Conditioning, Front | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Air Filter | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Air Conditioning, Rear | With Separate Controls | N/A | With Separate Controls |
| Underseat Ducts | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Auxiliary Visors | N/A | Driver Side | Dual |
| Cargo Concealed Storage | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Cargo Net | N/A | Standard | Optional |
| Cargo Tie Downs | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Cell Phone | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring | Pre-wiring |
| Clock | In-dash | In-dash | Analog |
| Compass | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Cruise Control | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Cupholders | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Gear Shift Knob Trim | Leather/metal-look | Leather | Leather/genuine Wood |
| 12V DC Power Outlet | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Lighter Elements | Front | Front And Rear | Front |
| Ashtray | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Overhead Console | N/A | N/A | Mini |
| Floor Console | Full | Full | Full |
| Floor Mats | N/A | Carpeted Front And Rear | Carpeted Front And Rear |
| Front Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| Rear Windows | Power | Power | Power |
| 1-touch Window Up | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| 1-touch Window Down | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Programmable Garage Door Opener | Optional | Optional | Standard |
| Instrumentation | Analog | Analog | Analog |
| Driver Information Centre | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Tachometer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Water Temp Gauge | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Voltage Gauge | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| Low Fuel Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Service Interval Warning | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Exterior Temperature Display | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Glovebox | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Lighting - Map Lights | Front And Rear | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Lighting - Dome Light | Fade | Fade | Fade |
| Lighting - Cargo Light | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Illuminated Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Window Defogger | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear View Mirror | Day-night | Day-night | Auto-dimming Day-night |
| Mirrors - Visor Vanity Mirrors | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Fuel Door Release | N/A | N/A | Keyfob |
| Remote Trunk Release | Power | Power | Power |
| Retained Accessory Power | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Seatback Storage Pockets | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Tilt-Wheel Adjustable Steering Column | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Material | Leather | Leather | Leather |
| Head-up Display | Optional | N/A | N/A |
| Air Compressor | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Seats Edit | |||
| Front Seat Type | Bucket | Bucket | Bucket |
| Standard Seating | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers | 5 Passengers |
| Front Driver Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Front Passenger Seat Direction Controls | 8-way Power | 8-way Power | 8-way Power |
| Lumbar Support | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger |
| Front Armrests | Center | Center | Center |
| Front Head Restraints | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt | Adjustable W/tilt |
| Heated Front Seats | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback | Driver And Front Passenger Heated-cushion, Heated-seatback |
| Cooled Front Seats | N/A | N/A | Driver And Passenger |
| Memory | Driver | Driver | Driver And Passenger |
| Rear Seats | Bench | 70-30 Bench | Bench |
| Rear Armrest | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Head Restraints | 3 - Adjustable | 3 - W/tilt | 3 - W/tilt |
| Heated Rear Seats | Optional | Optional | N/A |
| Seat Trim | Leatherette | Leather | Leather |
| Entertainment Edit | |||
| Radio | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan | AM/FM/Satellite-prep, Seek-scan | AM/FM Stereo, Seek-scan |
| Cassette Player | N/A | Standard | N/A |
| CD Player | In-dash Mounted Single | In-dash Mounted 6-disc | In-dash Mounted Single |
| CD Changer Compatible | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| MP3 Capability | N/A | Optional | N/A |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Standard | Optional | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Speakers | 10 | 8 | 10 |
| Amplifier | Optional | Standard | Standard |
| Equalizer | Graphic | N/A | N/A |
| Speed-Sensitive Volume | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Navigation System | Yes With Voice Activation | N/A | Optional |
| 1st Row LCD Screen | 1 | N/A | 1 |
| Safety and Security Edit | |||
| Airbags, Frontal | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger | Driver And Front Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Impact | Door Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger | Seat Mounted, Driver And Passenger |
| Airbags, Side Curtain | Tube 1st And 2nd Row | Sideguard | Curtain 1st And 2nd Row |
| Occupancy Sensor | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Traction Control | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline | ABS And Driveline |
| In-Vehicle Assistance Service | BMW Assist | Audi Telematics By OnStar | Tele Aid |
| Stolen Vehicle Tracking | N/A | Optional | Standard |
| Height Adjustable Seatbelts | N/A | Front | Front |
| Seatbelt Pre-tensioners | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Headlights | Halogen | Halogen | Halogen |
| Exterior Light Control | Auto On/off | N/A | Programmable |
| Delay-off Headlamps | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Headlight Washer | Optional | Standard | Optional |
| Daytime Running Lights | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Directionally Adaptive Headlights | Optional | N/A | Optional |
| Door Curb Lights | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Illuminated Entry | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Parking Assist | Optional | Parktronic | Parktronic |
| Remote Keyless Entry | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) | Keyfob (all Doors) |
| Keyless Access System | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Panic Alarm | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Door Locks | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock | Power With 2 Stage Unlock |
| Rear Child Safety Door Locks | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Content Theft Deterrent Alarm System | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Ignition Disable | Standard | Immobilizer III | Standard |
| First Aid Kit | N/A | Standard | Standard |
| Theft Deterrent Radio | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Low Tire Pressure Warning | Standard | N/A | Optional |
| Overview | |||
| Warranty Overview | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (144 Month/unlimited Mileage), Roadside Assistance (48 Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) | Basic (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Powertrain (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Corrosion Perforation (48 Month/50,000 Mileage), Roadside Assistance ( Unlimited Month/unlimited Mileage), Maintenance (48 Month/50,000 Mileage) |
| Warranty Edit | |||
| Warranty - Basic | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warrranty - Powertrain | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Corrosion Perforation | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 144 Months/unlimited Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Warranty - Roadside Assistance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/unlimited Miles | Unlimited Months/unlimited Miles |
| Warranty - Maintenance | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles | 48 Months/50,000 Miles |
| Exterior Edit | |||
| Antenna | Window Grid | Window Grid | Window Grid |
| Body Material | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum | Galvanized Steel/aluminum |
| Paint | Metallic Monotone | Metallic Monotone | Clearcoat Monotone |
| Bodyside Mouldings | N/A | Body-colored | Body-colored |
| Bodyside Insert | N/A | N/A | Chrome |
| Grille Trim | Chrome | Black W/chrome Surround | Chrome |
| Fog/driving Lights | Front | Front And Rear | Front And Rear |
| Door Count | 4 Doors | 4 Doors | 4 Doors |
| Rear Cargo Door | Trunk | Trunk | Trunk |
| Tinted Windows | Light | Light | Light |
| Rear Window Type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed |
| Mirrors | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger | Dual Power Remote | Power Remote Driver, Power Remote W/tilt Down Passenger |
| Heated Door Mirrors | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Mirrors, Auto Dimming | Driver And Passenger | Driver And Passenger | Driver |
| Sunroof | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Regular Express Open/close Sliding And Tilting Glass | 1st Row Exterior Express Open Sliding And Tilting Glass |
| 2nd Row Sunroof | N/A | N/A | Fixed Glass With Sunshade |
| Spoiler | N/A | Lip | N/A |
| Roof Rack | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Front Tires | P225/55VR16.0 BSW AS | P215/55HR16.0 BSW AS | P225/55HR16.0 BSW Performance AS |
| Tires - Rear | N/A | N/A | 265/35ZR10 |
| Wheels | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum | 16" Silver Aluminum |
| Spare Tire And Wheel | Compact Steel | Full-size Aluminum | Compact Steel |
| Windshield Wipers - Front | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent | Variable Intermittent |
| Windshield Wipers - Rain Sensing | Standard | N/A | Standard |
| Mud Flaps | N/A | Optional | Optional |
| Mechanical Edit | |||
| Engine | 2.5L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Engine - Valvetrain | DOHC | DOHC | SOHC |
| Brakes | 4-wheel Disc | 4-wheel Disc | Sensotronic 4-wheel Disc |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) | 4-wheel | 4-wheel | 4-wheel |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel | Quattro All Wheel | Rear-wheel |
| Exhaust | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel | Stainless Steel |
| Steering | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion | Rack And Pinion |
| Speed Sensitive Steering | Servotronic | Servotronic | Standard |
| Suspension Tuning | Regular | Regular | Regular |
| Ride Control | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Adaptive Suspension | N/A | N/A | Optional |
| Height Adjustable Suspension | N/A | N/A | Automatic W/driver Control |
| Automatic Level Control | N/A | N/A | 4-corner |
| Front Suspension Type | Strut | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Front Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Front Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link | Double Wishbone | Multi-link |
| Rear Anti-roll Bar | Standard | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Shocks | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized | Gas-pressurized |
| Rear Springs | Coil | Coil | Coil |
| Electronic Stability System | DSC | Standard | Standard |
| Sequential Shift Control | STEPTRONIC | Tiptronic | Touch-Shift |
| Transmission | 6-spd Man W/OD | 5-spd W/OD | 5-spd W/OD |
| Axle Ratio | 3.15 | 3.73 | 3.07 |
| Specifications Edit | |||
| Exterior Length | 190.6 " | 192.0 " | 190.3 " |
| Exterior Body Width | 72.7 " | 76.1 " | 71.3 " |
| Exterior Height | 58.0 " | 57.1 " | 57.0 " |
| Engine | 2.5L I-6 | 3.0L V-6 | 3.2L V-6 |
| Horsepower | 184 @ 6,000 Rpm | 220 @ 6,300 Rpm | 221 @ 5,600 Rpm |
| Torque | 175 @ 3,500 Rpm | 221 @ 3,200 Rpm | 232 @ 3,000 Rpm |
| Fuel Economy - City | 19 Mpg | 18 Mpg | 19 Mpg |
| Fuel Economy - Highway | 28 Mpg | 26 Mpg | 27 Mpg |
| 0-60mph / 0-100kmh (s) | 8.4 Seconds | 7.3 Seconds | 7.7 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Time | 16.6 Seconds | 15.6 Seconds | 16.1 Seconds |
| 1/4 Mile Speed | 84 Mph | 85 Mph | 86 Mph |
| Lateral Acceleration (g) | .9 | .9 | .9 |
| Slalom Speed | 60 Mph | 58 Mph | 60 Mph |
| Bore-and-Stroke | 3.31/2.95 " | 3.25/3.65 " | 3.54/3.31 " |
| Curb Weight | 3,417 Lbs. | 3,880 Lbs. | 3,635 Lbs. |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) | 4,575 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Payload | 1,102 Lbs. | N/A | N/A |
| Wheelbase | 113.7 " | 108.6 " | 112.4 " |
| Front Track | 61.3 " | 60.6 " | 61.4 " |
| Rear Track | 62.3 " | 61.8 " | 61.1 " |
| Turning Radius | 18.7 '' | 19.2 '' | 18.7 '' |
| Drag Coefficient | .28 | .29 | .27 |
| Front Legroom | 41.5 " | 41.3 " | 41.9 " |
| Rear Legroom | 36.0 " | 37.3 " | 35.6 " |
| Front Headroom | 37.7 " | 38.5 " | 37.4 " |
| Rear Headroom | 37.9 " | 37.6 " | 37.7 " |
| Front Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 52.4 " |
| Rear Hip Room | N/A | N/A | 53.8 " |
| Front Shoulder Room | 57.3 " | 56.2 " | 56.4 " |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 57.2 " | 55.7 " | 56.1 " |
| Luggage Volume | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Luggage Volume (max) | 14.0 Cu.ft. | 15.4 Cu.ft. | 15.9 Cu.ft. |
| Passenger Volume | N/A | 96 Cu.ft. | 97 Cu.ft. |
| Fuel Tank | 18.5 Gal. | 18.5 Gal. | 20.6 Gal. |
| Cost To Own | |||
| NHTSA Frontal Crash Test Ratings | |||
| IIHS Frontal Offset Crash Test Ratings Edit | |||
| Chest | N/A | good | N/A |
| Left Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Bumpers | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Restraints | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Structure/safety cage | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
| Right Leg/Foot | N/A | marginal | N/A |
| Head/Neck | N/A | good | N/A |
| Overall Front | N/A | acceptable | N/A |
