The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,100
€ 61,200
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 540i.
525d
540i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
540i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
525d
540i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B58
M57-D30
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
525d
194 hp
335 hp
540i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
525d
540i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
525d
18.98 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
540i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
525d
36 mpg
36 mpg
540i
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
669 mi
Range
650 mi
525d
669 mi
650 mi
540i
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).
123.1 kWh
525d
133.7 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
