The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 40,400
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525i and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
525i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
520d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %
General
525i
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
175 hp
520d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525i
520d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
525i
16.46 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
42 mpg
525i
31 mpg
42 mpg
520d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
777 mi
525i
565 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
115.2 kWh
525i
145.8 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
