The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,800

€ 52,200

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 525d.
525xd
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525xd
525d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.61 %

General
525xd
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xd
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
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
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
525xd
194 hp
215 hp
525d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
525xd
525d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
525xd
19.94 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
525d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525xd
34 mpg
46 mpg
525d
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
853 mi
525xd
630 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data