The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,700
€ 44,900
€ 47,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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
525i
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
525i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
525d
525i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
525d
194 hp
215 hp
525i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
525d
525i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
525i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525d
34 mpg
31 mpg
525i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
565 mi
525d
630 mi
565 mi
525i
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).
145.8 kWh
525d
141.9 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
