The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 45,100
€ 46,800
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 525d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 530i.
525d
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.33 %
General
525d
530i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525d
530i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
525d
194 hp
268 hp
530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525d
530i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
525d
18.98 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525d
36 mpg
31 mpg
530i
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
572 mi
525d
669 mi
572 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
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).
144 kWh
525d
133.7 kWh
144 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
