The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,500
€ 52,200
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 193.2 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
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
525d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.24 %
General
520i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
181 hp
215 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520i
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
46 mpg
520i
37 mpg
46 mpg
525d
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
853 mi
520i
680 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
104.9 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
