The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d (10 - 11)
€ 46,100
€ 49,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525d and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
525d
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530d
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4971 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.9 %
General
525d
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
530d
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
242 hp
530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
525d
530d
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.31 lb/hp
525d
17.64 lb/hp
16.31 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530d
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525d
47 mpg
37 mpg
530d
38 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
870 mi
Range
690 mi
525d
870 mi
690 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
102.8 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).
129.6 kWh
525d
102.8 kWh
129.6 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
