The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 56,100
€ 52,200
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,200
ⓘ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 540i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 525d.
540i
525d
57.8
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
57.8 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
540i
525d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5214 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.26 %
General
540i
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
525d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N47
N62-B40
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
540i
302 hp
215 hp
525d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
540i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.87 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
18.87 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
46 mpg
540i
22 mpg
46 mpg
525d
15 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
853 mi
540i
414 mi
853 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).
104.9 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
525d
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
