The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (07 - 10)
€ 45,500
€ 39,700
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 525d is 0.6 inches taller.
525d
523i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
523i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3472 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
375 lb
9.75 %
General
525d
523i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
525d
194 hp
187 hp
523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
525d
523i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
523i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525d
35 mpg
31 mpg
523i
27 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
580 mi
525d
649 mi
580 mi
523i
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).
142.1 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
