The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 48,300
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 xDrive is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 525d Automatic.
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.14 %
General
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d xDrive
194 hp
215 hp
525d Automatic
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d xDrive
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d Automatic
Performance
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d xDrive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d Automatic
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
525d xDrive
19.83 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
525d xDrive
35 mpg
49 mpg
525d Automatic
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
906 mi
525d xDrive
649 mi
906 mi
525d Automatic
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).
98.8 kWh
525d xDrive
137.9 kWh
98.8 kWh
525d Automatic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d xDrive
525d Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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