The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 48,900
€ 55,000
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 194.3 inches long, 73.5 inches wide and 58.2 inches tall.
520i
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
525d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.88 %
General
520i
525d
G30
Generation
G30
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 turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW B47
B48-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
520i
181 hp
228 hp
525d
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520i
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
48 mpg
520i
44 mpg
48 mpg
525d
34 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
782 mi
Range
837 mi
520i
782 mi
837 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).
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
520i
102.4 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
