The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 56,100
€ 47,700
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700
ⓘ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 540i is 0.6 inches lower.
540i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
540i
525d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.71 %
General
540i
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
525d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW M57
N62-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
540i
302 hp
194 hp
525d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
540i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
540i
22 mpg
34 mpg
525d
15 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
630 mi
540i
414 mi
630 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
141.9 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
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
