The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d (11 - 13)

€ 47,400
BMW 525d (13 - 16) 525d
€ 50,200
 BMW 530d (11 - 13) 530d
€ 47,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 525d is 0.3 inches longer.
525d
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 530d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
530d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
BMW 525d (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.62 %
BMW 530d (11 - 13)

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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
254 hp
530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

525d
530d
154 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

530d

▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 lb/hp
525d
17.69 lb/hp
15.54 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
530d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
41 mpg
525d
48 mpg
41 mpg
530d
40 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
763 mi
525d
888 mi
763 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.3 kWh
525d
100.7 kWh
117.3 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 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