The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd (08 - 08) vs. BMW 530d (11 - 13)
€ 44,600
€ 50,200
€ 44,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,200
ⓘ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 525xd is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 530d.
525xd
530d
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
525xd
530d
3847 lb
Curb Weight
3946 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5126 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.51 %
General
525xd
530d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
525xd
530d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N57
M57-D30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xd
194 hp
254 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
525xd
530d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
530d
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19.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.54 lb/hp
525xd
19.83 lb/hp
15.54 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
530d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
41 mpg
525xd
35 mpg
41 mpg
530d
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
763 mi
525xd
649 mi
763 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
137.9 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).
117.3 kWh
525xd
137.9 kWh
117.3 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
530d
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
