The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 525d Automatic
€ 52,200
 BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d Steptronic
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200

ⓘ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 width and height, but the 525d Automatic is 0.3 inches shorter.
525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
3957 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5214 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
525d Automatic
215 hp
215 hp
525d Steptronic
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d Automatic
332 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d Steptronic

Performance

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d Automatic

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d Steptronic

▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
525d Automatic
18.4 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d Steptronic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525d Automatic
46 mpg
46 mpg
525d Steptronic
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
853 mi
525d Automatic
853 mi
853 mi
525d Steptronic
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).
104.9 kWh
525d Automatic
104.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d Automatic
525d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data