The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 44,300
€ 45,800
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525xd.
523i
525xd
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
525xd
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.71 %
General
523i
525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
525xd
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
523i
201 hp
194 hp
525xd
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
523i
525xd
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
525xd
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
523i
31 mpg
34 mpg
525xd
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
630 mi
523i
572 mi
630 mi
525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
523i
144 kWh
141.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
525xd
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
