The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 45,500
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) 525d
€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 530d
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

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 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
525d
530d
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
530d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.96 %
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

525d
530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

525d
530d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW M57
M57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
232 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

525d
530d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

530d

 REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
530d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525d
35 mpg
34 mpg
530d
27 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
649 mi
Range
621 mi
525d
649 mi
621 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
144 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
144 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data