The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 52,200
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 42,600
 BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches longer.
525d
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
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 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
520d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.62 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

525d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
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
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
181 hp
520d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

525d
520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

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18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
520d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
45 mpg
525d
46 mpg
45 mpg
520d
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
836 mi
525d
853 mi
836 mi
520d
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).
107 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data