The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 42,900
€ 66,800
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
The 540d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 525d.
540d
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
525d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.57 %
General
540d
525d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW M57
B57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
540d
316 hp
194 hp
525d
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
540d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
525d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
38 mpg
540d
42 mpg
38 mpg
525d
35 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
702 mi
540d
733 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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
540d
115.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
