The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 43,800
€ 44,400
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 525xi.
523i
525xi
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
525xi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
523i
525xi
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 manual transmission
Engine
523i
525xi
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
525xi
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
523i
525xi
148 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
525xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
523i
31 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
537 mi
523i
572 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
523i
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
525xi
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
