The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)
€ 44,600
€ 41,500
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 520i.
525xd
520i
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525xd
520i
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.29 %
General
525xd
520i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xd
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N20
M57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
525xd
194 hp
181 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
525xd
520i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
525xd
19.83 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
520i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
37 mpg
520i
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
680 mi
525xd
649 mi
680 mi
520i
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).
121.2 kWh
525xd
137.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
520i
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
