The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,800
€ 49,000
€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,000
ⓘ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 530i.
525xd
530i
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
530i
3869 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
General
525xd
530i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xd
530i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
525xd
194 hp
268 hp
530i
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525xd
530i
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
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19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
525xd
19.94 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
530i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
32 mpg
525xd
34 mpg
32 mpg
530i
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
588 mi
525xd
630 mi
588 mi
530i
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).
140.2 kWh
525xd
141.9 kWh
140.2 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
530i
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
