The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 47,700
€ 39,400
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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
520d
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
520d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.12 %
General
525d
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M47
M57-D30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
161 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525d
34 mpg
34 mpg
520d
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
630 mi
525d
630 mi
630 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
141.9 kWh
525d
141.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
