The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) vs. BMW ActiveHybrid 5 (11 - 13)
€ 45,800

€ 63,200

€ 45,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,200
ⓘ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 ActiveHybrid 5.
525xd
ActiveHybrid 5
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
ActiveHybrid 5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4244 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5291 lb

Weight Difference:
375 lb
8.84 %

General
525xd
ActiveHybrid 5
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
ActiveHybrid 5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
6-cylinder full hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N55
M57-D30
Engine Code
N55-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5800 rpm
525xd
194 hp
335 hp
ActiveHybrid 5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
525xd
295 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
ActiveHybrid 5
Performance
525xd
ActiveHybrid 5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

ActiveHybrid 5
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.67 lb/hp
525xd
19.94 lb/hp
12.67 lb/hp
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xd
ActiveHybrid 5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
525xd
34 mpg
37 mpg
ActiveHybrid 5
26 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.7 gal
630 mi
Range
651 mi
525xd
630 mi
651 mi
ActiveHybrid 5
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).
121.2 kWh
525xd
141.9 kWh
121.2 kWh
ActiveHybrid 5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xd
ActiveHybrid 5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.6 cu ft








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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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