The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 45,300
€ 44,300
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,300
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the 523i.
525i
523i
58.3
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
58.3 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
523i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
525i
523i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
523i
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
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
525i
215 hp
201 hp
523i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
525i
523i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
525i
17.43 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
523i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
31 mpg
525i
28 mpg
31 mpg
523i
20 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
572 mi
525i
524 mi
572 mi
523i
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
144 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
523i
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
