The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 50,900
€ 48,600
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
525d
18.4 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
60 mpg
525d
46 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
39 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
853 mi
Range
988 mi
525d
853 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
80.3 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
