The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d (11 - 13)
€ 44,500
€ 46,100
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520d BluePerformance and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d BluePerformance
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d BluePerformance
525d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
General
520d BluePerformance
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
181 hp
215 hp
525d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d BluePerformance
525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
20.71 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d BluePerformance
525d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
47 mpg
520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
47 mpg
525d
41 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
870 mi
520d BluePerformance
925 mi
870 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
102.8 kWh
520d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
102.8 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d BluePerformance
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
