BMW 5 Series 525d xDrive 8AT AWD (218 HP)
BMW 5 Series · 2009 - present · Diesel
The BMW 5 Series 525d xDrive 8AT AWD (218 HP) produces 218 hp and 450 Nm. It accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.0 seconds and reaches 233 km/h. Stated combined consumption is 5.3 l/100 km, equal to 134 g CO2 per km.
- Power
- 218 hp
- Torque
- 450 Nm
- 0–100
- 7.0 s
- Top speed
- 233 km/h
Engine
| Power | 218 hp |
|---|---|
| Power (kW) | 160 kW |
| Torque | 450 Nm |
| Displacement | 1,995 cc |
| Cylinders | L4 |
| Fuel system | Turbocharged Common Rail |
| Fuel | Diesel |
Performance
| Top speed | 233 km/h |
|---|---|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s |
Fuel economy and emissions
| Combined consumption | 5.3 l/100 km |
|---|---|
| City consumption | 6.2 l/100 km |
| Highway consumption | 4.8 l/100 km |
| CO2 emissions | 134 g/km |
Transmission
| Gearbox | 8-Speed Automatic (Steptronic) |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
Dimensions and weight
| Length | 4,841 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,847 mm |
| Height | 1,468 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,888 mm |
| Ground clearance | 141 mm |
| Cargo volume | 520 l |
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg |
| Gross weight limit | 2,320 kg |
| Tyre size | 225/55 R17 |
| Front brakes | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated Discs |
How this trim compares to other cars
The BMW 5 Series 525d xDrive 8AT AWD (218 HP) compared with 7,624 trims of other cars from the 2006–2012 period.
| Measure | This trim | Average | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Power | 218 hp | 194 hp |
better than 71%
|
| Torque | 450 Nm | 310 Nm |
better than 86%
|
| Top speed | 233 km/h | 209 km/h |
better than 76%
|
| Acceleration 0–100 km/h | 7.0 s | 9.4 s |
better than 79%
|
| Combined consumption | 5.3 l/100 km | 7.5 l/100 km |
better than 77%
|
| CO2 emissions | 134 g/km | 172 g/km |
better than 75%
|
| Cargo volume | 520 l | 470 l |
better than 75%
|
| Unladen weight | 1,795 kg | 1,528 kg |
better than 18%
|
Percentages show the share of trims from the same period this model beats on that measure. Manufacturer figures.
Trims and engine versions — BMW 5 Series
| Trim | Fuel | Power | Torque | 0–100 | Top speed | Fuel economy | CO2 | Select |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 520d Special Edition 6MT RWD (163 HP) | Diesel | 163 hp | 350 Nm | 8.5 s | 227 km/h | 5.1 l/100 km | 136 g/km | |
| 520d 6MT RWD (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | 8.1 s | 227 km/h | 4.8 l/100 km | 125 g/km | |
| 520i 8AT RWD (184 HP) | Petrol | 184 hp | 270 Nm | 8.0 s | 225 km/h | 6.4 l/100 km | 149 g/km | |
| 520i 6MT RWD (184 HP) | Petrol | 184 hp | 270 Nm | 7.9 s | 227 km/h | 6.8 l/100 km | 157 g/km | |
| 520d 8AT RWD (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | 8.1 s | 225 km/h | 4.7 l/100 km | 123 g/km | |
| 520d EfficientDynamics 6MT RWD (184 HP) | Diesel | 184 hp | 380 Nm | 8.2 s | 232 km/h | 4.5 l/100 km | 119 g/km | |
| 525d 8AT RWD (204 HP) | Diesel | 204 hp | 450 Nm | 7.2 s | 237 km/h | 6.1 l/100 km | 161 g/km | |
| 525d 6MT RWD (204 HP) | Diesel | 204 hp | 450 Nm | 7.2 s | 237 km/h | 6.2 l/100 km | 162 g/km | |
| 523i 6MT RWD (204 HP) | Petrol | 204 hp | 270 Nm | 7.9 s | 237 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 177 g/km | |
| 523i 8AT RWD (204 HP) | Petrol | 204 hp | 270 Nm | 8.2 s | 233 km/h | 7.6 l/100 km | 178 g/km | |
| 525d 6MT RWD (218 HP) | Diesel | 218 hp | 450 Nm | 7.0 s | 243 km/h | 5.0 l/100 km | 132 g/km | |
| 525d 8AT RWD (218 HP) | Diesel | 218 hp | 450 Nm | 7.0 s | 240 km/h | 4.8 l/100 km | 126 g/km |