The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 530xi (07 - 08)
€ 44,900
€ 48,100
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,100
ⓘ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 525d is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530xi.
525d
530xi
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
525d
530xi
3891 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.11 %
General
525d
530xi
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
530xi
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
525d
201 hp
268 hp
530xi
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530xi
Performance
525d
530xi
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
▶ REPLAY
19.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
525d
19.36 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530xi
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
525d
38 mpg
29 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
531 mi
525d
702 mi
531 mi
530xi
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).
155.3 kWh
525d
127.6 kWh
155.3 kWh
530xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530xi
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
