The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 52,200
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 51,700
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) 530d
€ 52,200
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

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 525d is 0.3 inches longer.
525d
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
530d
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

525d
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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 N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
242 hp
530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

525d
530d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d

 REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
530d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
525d
46 mpg
39 mpg
530d
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
853 mi
Range
713 mi
525d
853 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data