The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 49,700

€ 50,700

€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530xd.
525d
530xd
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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530xd
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %

General
525d
530xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
530xd
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
232 hp
530xd
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
525d
530xd
151 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

530xd
▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
525d
17.74 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530xd
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525d
50 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
621 mi
525d
925 mi
621 mi
530xd
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
144 kWh
530xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530xd
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