The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)
€ 40,200
€ 44,900
€ 40,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520i and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
525d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.37 %
General
520i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
201 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520i
525d
141 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
525d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
38 mpg
520i
35 mpg
38 mpg
525d
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
639 mi
Range
702 mi
520i
639 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
127.6 kWh
520i
128.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
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
