The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 44,600
€ 44,500
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 525xd is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
525xd
520d BluePerformance
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
525xd
520d BluePerformance
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.57 %
General
525xd
520d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xd
520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xd
194 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
525xd
520d BluePerformance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
525xd
19.83 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
50 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
925 mi
525xd
649 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
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).
96.7 kWh
525xd
137.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
520d BluePerformance
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
