The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 37,300
€ 47,500
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 520d is 0.6 inches lower.
520d
525i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
525i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.86 %
General
520d
525i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
525i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N53
M47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d
161 hp
215 hp
525i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
520d
525i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525i
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
28 mpg
520d
40 mpg
28 mpg
525i
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
524 mi
520d
737 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
520d
121.3 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
