The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 37,300
€ 55,000
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 525d.
520d
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
525d
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.08 %
General
520d
525d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW B47
M47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
161 hp
228 hp
525d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d
525d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525d
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
48 mpg
520d
40 mpg
48 mpg
525d
29 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
737 mi
Range
837 mi
520d
737 mi
837 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
121.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
100.7 kWh
520d
121.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
