The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 44,600
€ 38,200
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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 525xd is 0.6 inches taller.
525xd
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
525xd
520d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.18 %
General
525xd
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xd
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xd
194 hp
175 hp
520d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525xd
520d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
525xd
19.83 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
46 mpg
520d
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
853 mi
525xd
649 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
104.9 kWh
525xd
137.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
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
