The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 66,800
€ 44,900
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 525i.
540d
525i
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
525i
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.29 %
General
540d
525i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540d
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N53
B57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
540d
316 hp
215 hp
525i
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
540d
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
525i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
540d
42 mpg
31 mpg
525i
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
565 mi
540d
733 mi
565 mi
525i
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).
145.8 kWh
540d
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
525i
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
