The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 47,500
€ 48,400
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘ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. The 525i is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 520d.
525i
520d
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 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
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.93 %
General
525i
520d
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-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 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
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525i
520d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
520d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
57 mpg
525i
28 mpg
57 mpg
520d
20 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
524 mi
Range
1000 mi
525i
524 mi
1000 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).
84.3 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
