The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 528i (11 - 13)
€ 41,900

€ 45,300

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 528i.
523i
528i
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
528i
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.03 %

General
523i
528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
523i
528i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N20
N53-B25
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
523i
187 hp
242 hp
528i
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
523i
528i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

528i
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
528i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
523i
31 mpg
35 mpg
528i
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
639 mi
523i
565 mi
639 mi
528i
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
128.7 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
528i
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