The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 535i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 46,600
€ 56,000
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,000
ⓘ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 535i.
525xi
535i
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
535i
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4057 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5247 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.53 %
General
525xi
535i
E60
Generation
F10
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
535i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N55
N53-B30
Engine Code
N55-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
525xi
215 hp
302 hp
535i
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
535i
Performance
525xi
535i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
535i
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.43 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
13.43 lb/hp
535i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
535i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
29 mpg
535i
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
544 mi
525xi
537 mi
544 mi
535i
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).
151.6 kWh
525xi
153.5 kWh
151.6 kWh
535i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
535i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
