The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 42,700
€ 48,600
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 525i is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.85 %
General
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
154 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
525i
16.25 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
525i
31 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
572 mi
Range
988 mi
525i
572 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
144 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).
80.3 kWh
525i
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
