The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 48,300
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 525d.
520d
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
525d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.55 %
General
520d
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 M47
Engine Series
BMW N47
M47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
161 hp
215 hp
525d
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d
525d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
520d
34 mpg
49 mpg
525d
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
906 mi
520d
630 mi
906 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
98.8 kWh
520d
141.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
