The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 48,900
€ 47,500
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 525i.
520i
525i
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
525i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.7 %
General
520i
525i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
525i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N53
B48-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
520i
181 hp
215 hp
525i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
520i
525i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
525i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
28 mpg
520i
44 mpg
28 mpg
525i
34 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
524 mi
520i
782 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
525i
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
