The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 42,600
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d
€ 47,700
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 525d
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525d.
520d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
525d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.13 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

520d
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
520d
181 hp
194 hp
525d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520d
525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

525d

 REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
520d
20.71 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
525d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d
45 mpg
34 mpg
525d
37 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
630 mi
520d
836 mi
630 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
141.9 kWh
520d
107 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data