The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,700
€ 58,300
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,300
ⓘ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 540i.
525d
540i
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
540i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
525d
540i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
540i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N62
N47-D20
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
525d
215 hp
302 hp
540i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
525d
540i
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
525d
17.74 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
540i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
50 mpg
24 mpg
540i
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
449 mi
525d
925 mi
449 mi
540i
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).
183.8 kWh
525d
96.7 kWh
183.8 kWh
540i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
