The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 44,400
€ 49,000
€ 44,400
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 525xi is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 530i.
525xi
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
525xi
530i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4817 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
525xi
530i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xi
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 6100 rpm
525xi
215 hp
268 hp
530i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525xi
530i
149 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
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
17.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
525xi
17.43 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
530i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
32 mpg
530i
21 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
588 mi
525xi
537 mi
588 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
525xi
153.5 kWh
140.2 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
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
