The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 52,200
€ 44,300
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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
523i
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
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
523i
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %
General
525d
523i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
523i
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
525d
215 hp
201 hp
523i
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
525d
523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
523i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525d
46 mpg
31 mpg
523i
41 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
572 mi
525d
853 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
144 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
523i
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
















