The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 42,900
€ 45,500
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 525d is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d.
525d
520d
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d
3649 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.93 %
General
525d
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
187 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
525d
18.81 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
57 mpg
525d
38 mpg
57 mpg
520d
29 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
1061 mi
525d
702 mi
1061 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
84.3 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data



















