The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,900
€ 47,500
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘ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
525i xDrive
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
525i xDrive
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.7 %
General
525i
525i xDrive
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
525i xDrive
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
525i
215 hp
215 hp
525i xDrive
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i xDrive
Performance
525i
525i xDrive
153 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i xDrive
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
525i
16.46 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i xDrive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
525i xDrive
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
28 mpg
525i
31 mpg
28 mpg
525i xDrive
22 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
524 mi
525i
565 mi
524 mi
525i xDrive
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
157.2 kWh
525i
145.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i xDrive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
525i xDrive
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
