The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d (07 - 10)
€ 50,900
€ 46,900
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,900
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 530d.
525d
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3671 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.25 %
General
525d
530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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 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
530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
525d
530d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
18.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.82 lb/hp
525d
18.4 lb/hp
15.82 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525d
46 mpg
37 mpg
530d
39 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
680 mi
525d
853 mi
680 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
131.6 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
131.6 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
