The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 47,700
€ 44,900
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 525i is 0.6 inches lower.
525i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
525d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.55 %
General
525i
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
525i
215 hp
194 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
525i
525d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
525i
16.46 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525i
31 mpg
34 mpg
525d
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
630 mi
525i
565 mi
630 mi
525d
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).
141.9 kWh
525i
145.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
