The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 528i (10 - 11)
€ 44,900
€ 45,600
€ 44,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘ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 525i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 528i.
525i
528i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
528i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.13 %
General
525i
528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525i
528i
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
525i
215 hp
254 hp
528i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
525i
528i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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16.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
525i
16.46 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
528i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
30 mpg
525i
31 mpg
30 mpg
528i
22 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
557 mi
525i
565 mi
557 mi
528i
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).
147.7 kWh
525i
145.8 kWh
147.7 kWh
528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
