The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 46,600

€ 48,000

€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 525xi is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 520d.
525xi
520d
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
525xi
520d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.7 %

General
525xi
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xi
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xi
215 hp
187 hp
520d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
525xi
520d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

520d
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
52 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
52 mpg
520d
21 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
967 mi
525xi
537 mi
967 mi
520d
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).
92.5 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
520d
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