The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 47,500

€ 39,400

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 taller.
525i
520d
58.3
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
58.3 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
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.28 %

General
525i
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 M47
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
161 hp
520d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525i
520d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

520d
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
520d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525i
28 mpg
34 mpg
520d
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
630 mi
525i
524 mi
630 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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
157.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 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