The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,900
€ 47,700
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 520i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 525d.
520i
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 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
520i
525d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
520i
525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW M57
B48-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
520i
181 hp
194 hp
525d
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
520i
525d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520i
44 mpg
34 mpg
525d
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
630 mi
520i
782 mi
630 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).
141.9 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
