The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 52,200
€ 47,200
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525d and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
525d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
520d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.9 %
General
525d
520d
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
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 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525d
520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
520d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
525d
46 mpg
48 mpg
520d
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
888 mi
525d
853 mi
888 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).
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
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
520d
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
