The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 48,900
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) 520i
€ 49,700
 BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 520i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 525d.
520i
525d
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520i
525d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

520i
525d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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 B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

520i
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

520i

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520i
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
520i
44 mpg
50 mpg
525d
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
782 mi
Range
925 mi
520i
782 mi
925 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
96.7 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data