The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 40,400
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘ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 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
525d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.64 %
General
525d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
201 hp
175 hp
520d
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
42 mpg
525d
38 mpg
42 mpg
520d
29 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
777 mi
525d
702 mi
777 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).
115.2 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
