The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 45,800
€ 52,300
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 525xd is 2.6 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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
525xd
530d
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.68 %
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic 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
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 lb/hp
525xd
19.94 lb/hp
15.49 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
530d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
525xd
34 mpg
46 mpg
530d
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
853 mi
525xd
630 mi
853 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
104.9 kWh
525xd
141.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 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
