The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 38,700
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘ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 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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
8.39 %
General
525d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
520d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
161 hp
520d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
525d
17.74 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525d
50 mpg
46 mpg
520d
42 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
853 mi
525d
925 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
104.9 kWh
525d
96.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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
