The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,900
€ 53,100
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530i.
525d
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530i
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.51 %
General
525d
530i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
530i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B48
N57-D30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
525d
201 hp
249 hp
530i
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525d
530i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
525d
38 mpg
43 mpg
530i
29 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
702 mi
Range
768 mi
525d
702 mi
768 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
127.6 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).
104.1 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
104.1 kWh
530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
