The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 46,100
€ 43,300
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525d and the 520d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
525d
520d BluePerformance
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
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d BluePerformance
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
525d
520d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
520d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
525d
520d BluePerformance
151 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
525d
17.64 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
49 mpg
525d
47 mpg
49 mpg
520d BluePerformance
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
906 mi
525d
870 mi
906 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
98.8 kWh
525d
102.8 kWh
98.8 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
