The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)
€ 45,300
€ 46,600
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 528i.
525i
528i
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
528i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
525i
528i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525i
528i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N20
N53-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
525i
215 hp
242 hp
528i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
525i
528i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
525i
17.43 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
528i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
36 mpg
525i
28 mpg
36 mpg
528i
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
659 mi
525i
524 mi
659 mi
528i
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).
125 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 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
