The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 38,200
€ 46,600
€ 38,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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
525xi
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
525xi
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.86 %
General
520d
525xi
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
525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d
175 hp
215 hp
525xi
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
520d
525xi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
▶ REPLAY
19.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520d
19.97 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525xi
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d
46 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
36 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
537 mi
520d
853 mi
537 mi
525xi
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
153.5 kWh
520d
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525xi
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
