The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 41,100
BMW 520d (10 - 13) 520d
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 width and height, but the 520d is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 520d (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.89 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

520d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
181 hp
215 hp
525d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520d
525d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
520d
20.65 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
525d
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
46 mpg
520d
49 mpg
46 mpg
525d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
906 mi
Range
853 mi
520d
906 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
104.9 kWh
520d
98.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data