The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 46,600
€ 42,900
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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
525d
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
525d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.77 %
General
525xi
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xi
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xi
215 hp
194 hp
525d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
525xi
525d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
525d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
38 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
38 mpg
525d
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
702 mi
525xi
537 mi
702 mi
525d
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).
127.6 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
