The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 43,800
€ 47,500
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525i.
523i
525i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
525i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
General
523i
525i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
525i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
523i
201 hp
215 hp
525i
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
523i
525i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
525i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
523i
31 mpg
28 mpg
525i
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
524 mi
523i
572 mi
524 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
144 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).
157.2 kWh
523i
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
