The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 47,700
€ 48,900
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘ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 520i.
525d
520i
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
520i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
525d
520i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B48
M57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
525d
194 hp
181 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
525d
520i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
44 mpg
525d
34 mpg
44 mpg
520i
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
630 mi
Range
782 mi
525d
630 mi
782 mi
520i
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).
102.4 kWh
525d
141.9 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
