The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 40,900
€ 47,100
€ 40,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 525d.
520d
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
525d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.4 %
General
520d
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
161 hp
201 hp
525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d
525d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d
42 mpg
39 mpg
525d
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
713 mi
520d
777 mi
713 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
115.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
