The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,500
€ 60,400
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 525d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 530d.
525d
530d
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.41 %
General
525d
530d
E60
Generation
G30
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
8-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 B57
M57-D30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
194 hp
261 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
525d
530d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.95 lb/hp
525d
19.83 lb/hp
14.95 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
525d
35 mpg
44 mpg
530d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
649 mi
Range
759 mi
525d
649 mi
759 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).
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).
111 kWh
525d
137.9 kWh
111 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
