The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 42,700
€ 44,600
€ 42,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 525i is 0.6 inches lower.
525i
525xd
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
525xd
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.18 %
General
525i
525xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525i
525xd
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
525i
215 hp
194 hp
525xd
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
525i
525xd
154 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
16.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
525i
16.25 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
525xd
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
525i
31 mpg
35 mpg
525xd
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
649 mi
525i
572 mi
649 mi
525xd
Environmental Impact
144 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).
137.9 kWh
525i
144 kWh
137.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
525xd
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
