The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 39,700
€ 43,800
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 523i (07 - 10) is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 523i (10 - 11).
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.7 %
General
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B25
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
523i (07 - 10)
187 hp
201 hp
523i (10 - 11)
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
523i (07 - 10)
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i (10 - 11)
Performance
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
147 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i (07 - 10)
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i (10 - 11)
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18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
523i (07 - 10)
18.57 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i (10 - 11)
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
523i (07 - 10)
31 mpg
31 mpg
523i (10 - 11)
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
572 mi
523i (07 - 10)
580 mi
572 mi
523i (10 - 11)
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
144 kWh
523i (07 - 10)
142.1 kWh
144 kWh
523i (10 - 11)
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i (07 - 10)
523i (10 - 11)
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
