The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,900
€ 44,500
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 525i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
525i
520d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
520d BluePerformance
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.58 %
General
525i
520d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
525i
520d BluePerformance
153 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
525i
16.46 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
50 mpg
525i
31 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
22 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
925 mi
525i
565 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
525i
145.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
