The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 47,500
€ 48,300
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the 525d.
525i
525d
58.3
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
58.3 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
525d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
525i
525d
E60
Generation
F10
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
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
525i
215 hp
215 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
525i
525d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
525i
28 mpg
49 mpg
525d
20 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
906 mi
525i
524 mi
906 mi
525d
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).
98.8 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
525d
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
