The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 45,100
 BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) 525d
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100

ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 525d.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 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
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4751 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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 4000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
194 hp
525d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
36 mpg
525d
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
669 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
669 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
133.7 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
133.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
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