The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 42,900
€ 46,600
€ 42,900
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 a little. The 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525xi.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
215 hp
525xi
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
537 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
525xi
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
