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BMW E60 - 525i Standard Features

Performance and Efficiency
2.5-liter, 184-hp dual overhead cam (DOHC), 24-valve inline 6-cylinder engine with Double-VANOS steplessly variable valve timing


Aluminum block and cylinder heads


Dual resonance intake system


Direct ignition system with knock control


Electronically controlled engine cooling (map cooling)


6-speed manual transmission


Handling, ride and braking

Aluminum double-pivot strut-type front suspension


Aluminum 4-link integral rear suspension


Front and rear anti-roll (stabilizer) bars


Aluminum front and rear subframes


Twin-tube gas-pressure shock absorbers


4-wheel ventilated anti-lock disc brakes (ABS) with Dynamic Brake Control (DBC)


Engine-speed-sensitive, variable-assist, vaiable-ratio power steering


Dynamic Stability Control(DSC), inluding Dynamic Traction Control, electronic brake proportioning and cornering/braking stability enhancement


Instrumentation and Controls

Multi-function 3-spoke steering wheel with controls for audio system, cruise control, and accessory phone1


Electronic analog speedometer and tachometer and LCD main and trip odometers


Expanded Check Control vehicle monitor system


iDrive system with on-board computer and controller


Exterior temperature display with alarm for freezing temperatures


BMW Assist integrated wireless communication


Vehicle & Key Memory


Exterior and Aerodynamics
17 x 7.5 Star Spoke (Styling 138) cast alloy wheels, 255/50R-17 all-season tires2


Halogen free-form low-beam headlights


Automatic headlight control


Halogen free-form foglights


Rain-sensing windshield wipers with adjustable speed


Power adjustable, heated, body-colored side-view mirrors


Metallic paint


Chrome Line exterior trim


Interior seating
Leatherette upholstery


Dark Poplar grain wood trim


10-way power front seats with power head restraints


2-setting memory system for driver’s seat, side-view mirrors, and steering wheel position


Open storage compartments in all doors and front seatback storage


Adjustable front center armrest


Dual center console compartments with provision for phone handset, climate-controlled lower compartment


Fold-up rear seat center armrest


Comfort and convenience
Automatic climate control with separate left/right temperature and air distribution controls, with automatic air recirculation


Micro-filter ventilation system with replaceable active-charcoal filters


2-way power glass moonroof with remote, expanded “one-touch” operation, anti-trapping feature, and sliding interior sunshade


Automatic tilt-down of passenger’s side-view mirror (when car is shifted into reverse gear)


Power tilt and telescopic steering wheel with automatic tilt-up


Power windows with key-off and “one touch” up and down operation both front and rear, anti-trapping feature, opening from remote, and closing from exterior lock


Interior courtesy lights with automatic dimming function


Front map lights and rear reading lights with separate controls for the left and right


BMW Ambiance Lighting


Dual front sun visors with illuminated mirrors


Dual cupholders in front and rear


Heated driver’s door lock and rear window defroster


Fully finished trunk with drop-down tool kit and interior trunk release


Power outlet in front passenger’s footwell, back of center console, and in trunk


Lockable glove compartment with rechargeable take-out flashlight


Safety and security
Driver’s and passenger’s front airbag supplemental restraint system (SRS) with dual-threshold deployment, 2-stage Smart Airbags


Front- and rear-seat Head Protection System (AHPS II)


Front-door-mounted side-impact airbags


Front safety belts with automatic tensioners and force limiters


Automatic-locking retractors (ALR) on all safety belts (for installation of child-restraint seats)


Interlocking door anchoring system to help protect against door intrusion in side impacts


Intelligent Safety and Information System (ISIS) for deployment of safety systems


Impact sensor that activates Battery Safety Terminal disconnect of alternator, fuel pump and starter from battery, turns on hazard lights, interior lights and unlocks doors


Coded Driveaway Protection (prevents engine start when your key with constantly changing electronic code is not used)


Remote keyless entry security alarm system with selective unlocking and double-lock feature (programmed at BMW center), remote trunk opening, interior motion detector, and panic feature


Adaptive Brake Lights


Audio System

Anti-theft AM/FM stereo/CD audio system with 10 speakers, Radio Data System (RDS), Auto-Store, and FM diversity antenna system


Pre-wiring for BMW center installation of BMW 6-CD changer and BMW mobile telephone


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1 If so equipped.
2 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire.
3 Requires Sport Package.
4 Requires on-board navigation system; not available with Green band windshield.
5 Requires optional Dakota leather upholstery.
6 Requires Cold Weather Package.
7 Features depend upon type of front seats.
8 Spare is a space-saver wheel and tire. Due to low-profile tires, please note: wheel, tires and
suspension parts are more susceptible to road hazard and consequential damages. Performance
tires not recommended for driving in ice and snow.

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