The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 45,500
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) 525d
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d Steptronic
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 525d Steptronic.
525d
525d Steptronic
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
525d Steptronic
3847 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.15 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

525d
525d Steptronic
E60
Generation
F10
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
525d Steptronic
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
194 hp
215 hp
525d Steptronic
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d Steptronic

Performance

525d
525d Steptronic
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d Steptronic

▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d Steptronic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
525d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525d
35 mpg
46 mpg
525d Steptronic
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
853 mi
525d
649 mi
853 mi
525d Steptronic
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).
104.9 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
525d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data