The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 46,100
€ 44,400
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 520d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 525xi.
520d
525xi
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
525xi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.99 %
General
520d
525xi
G30
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 manual transmission
Engine
520d
525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d
187 hp
215 hp
525xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
520d
525xi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
520d
19.04 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525xi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d
56 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
48 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
537 mi
520d
976 mi
537 mi
525xi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
