The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 52,200
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d Steptronic
€ 47,700
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 525d Automatic
€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 525d Steptronic is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525d Automatic.
525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.61 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
F10
Generation
E60
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
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
525d Steptronic
215 hp
194 hp
525d Automatic
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
525d Steptronic
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d Automatic

Performance

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

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

525d Automatic

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525d Steptronic
46 mpg
34 mpg
525d Automatic
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
630 mi
525d Steptronic
853 mi
630 mi
525d Automatic
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).
141.9 kWh
525d Steptronic
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d Steptronic
525d Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data