The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 48,600

€ 47,100

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 525d.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
192.9
194.3 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
201 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
39 mpg
525d
53 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
713 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
713 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125.5 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data