The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 50,900
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 525d.
523i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
525d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.87 %
General
523i
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B25
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
523i
187 hp
215 hp
525d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
523i
525d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
523i
31 mpg
46 mpg
525d
22 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
853 mi
523i
565 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
523i
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
