The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,500
€ 50,900
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 525d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 520d.
525d
520d
58.3
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
58.3 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
520d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.86 %
General
525d
520d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
187 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
525d
35 mpg
56 mpg
520d
27 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
649 mi
Range
976 mi
525d
649 mi
976 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
86.4 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
