The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,600
€ 55,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 525xi is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 530i.
525xi
530i
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
525xi
530i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.9 %
General
525xi
530i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xi
530i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
525xi
215 hp
249 hp
530i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
525xi
530i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530i
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
530i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
39 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
39 mpg
530i
21 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
537 mi
Range
704 mi
525xi
537 mi
704 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).
113.6 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
