The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 46,600
€ 50,700
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 525xi and the 530xd are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
525xi
530xd
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525xi
530xd
3792 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.36 %
General
525xi
530xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525xi
530xd
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
525xi
215 hp
232 hp
530xd
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
525xi
530xd
145 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
▶ REPLAY
17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
530xd
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
21 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
621 mi
525xi
537 mi
621 mi
530xd
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).
144 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
144 kWh
530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
