The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 48,400
€ 45,100
€ 48,400
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 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 525d.
520d
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 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
525d
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.09 %
General
520d
525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
525d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW M57
B47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
187 hp
194 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520d
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
520d
19.28 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
525d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520d
57 mpg
36 mpg
525d
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
669 mi
520d
1000 mi
669 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
133.7 kWh
520d
84.3 kWh
133.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
