The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 45,300
€ 49,500
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525i and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
525i
530d
58.3
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
58.3 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
530d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.4 %
General
525i
530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525i
530d
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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
525i
215 hp
232 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
525i
530d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
525i
17.43 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
530d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525i
28 mpg
34 mpg
530d
20 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
630 mi
525i
524 mi
630 mi
530d
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).
141.9 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
530d
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
