Thread: F10 525d v 520d
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      01-10-2017, 08:47 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by robbiep View Post
Early 525d were a de-tuned 3.0 unit - basically a 530d-lite.
Later 525d are a twin-turbo 2.0 unit - a tuned 520d.

So those will be very different in terms of smoothness, the 3.0 unit a lot quieter and a lot more linear power delivery.
All F10 525d are 3.0L engines correct ? mines is 2010

"Early 525d were a de-tuned 3.0 unit - basically a 530d-lite." what do you mean "de-tuned", should I consider retuning for better performance and fuel economy?
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