The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 44,300
€ 52,200
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 523i is 0.3 inches shorter.
523i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
525d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %
General
523i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
523i
201 hp
215 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
523i
525d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
523i
31 mpg
46 mpg
525d
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
853 mi
523i
572 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
