The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)

€ 44,700
BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14) 520d
€ 47,400
 BMW 525d (13 - 16) 525d
€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 520d and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
525d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.16 %
BMW 525d (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
520d
181 hp
215 hp
525d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520d
525d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
520d
20.77 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
525d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
520d
52 mpg
48 mpg
525d
45 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
888 mi
520d
967 mi
888 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).
100.7 kWh
520d
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data