The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 48,600

€ 55,000

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 0.5 inches lower.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
G30
Generation
G30
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-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B47
B47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
228 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

525d
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
48 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
48 mpg
525d
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
988 mi
Range
837 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
837 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).
100.7 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data