The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 52,200

€ 53,600

€ 52,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,600
ⓘ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 BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
530d BluePerformance
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.44 %

General
525d
530d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
525d
215 hp
254 hp
530d BluePerformance
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
525d
530d BluePerformance
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
525d
18.87 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
44 mpg
525d
46 mpg
44 mpg
530d BluePerformance
41 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
821 mi
525d
853 mi
821 mi
530d BluePerformance
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).
109.1 kWh
525d
104.9 kWh
109.1 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
214 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
530d BluePerformance
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