The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 45,100

€ 47,500

€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 525d is 0.6 inches lower.
525d
525i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
525i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.9 %

General
525d
525i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
525d
194 hp
215 hp
525i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
525d
525i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

525i
▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
525d
18.98 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
525i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
525d
36 mpg
28 mpg
525i
28 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
524 mi
525d
669 mi
524 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
157.2 kWh
525d
133.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data