The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 44,400

€ 36,800

€ 44,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 525xi is 0.6 inches taller.
525xi
520i
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
525xi
520i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.71 %

General
525xi
520i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xi
520i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N43
N53-B30
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
525xi
215 hp
168 hp
520i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
525xi
520i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

520i
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
525xi
17.43 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
520i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
35 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
35 mpg
520i
21 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
649 mi
525xi
537 mi
649 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
127 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
520i
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