The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 48,600
€ 46,600
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the 525xi.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.09 %
General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
215 hp
525xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
53 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
537 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
