The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 47,500
€ 51,300
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘ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 530i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
525i
530i
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
530i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
525i
530i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
525i
215 hp
268 hp
530i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525i
530i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
530i
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
28 mpg
525i
28 mpg
28 mpg
530i
20 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
524 mi
525i
524 mi
524 mi
530i
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).
157.2 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
157.2 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525i
530i
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
