The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 47,700
€ 55,000
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 xDrive is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 525d Steptronic.
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
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 xDrive
525d Steptronic
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.83 %
General
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d xDrive
194 hp
228 hp
525d Steptronic
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d xDrive
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d Steptronic
Performance
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d xDrive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d Steptronic
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
525d xDrive
19.94 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
525d xDrive
34 mpg
48 mpg
525d Steptronic
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
630 mi
Range
837 mi
525d xDrive
630 mi
837 mi
525d Steptronic
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).
100.7 kWh
525d xDrive
141.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525d xDrive
525d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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