The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 55,000
€ 45,500
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 520d.
525d
520d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.05 %
General
525d
520d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B47
B47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
228 hp
187 hp
520d
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
525d
16.15 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
525d
48 mpg
57 mpg
520d
42 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
1061 mi
525d
837 mi
1061 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
84.3 kWh
525d
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
