The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 45,600
€ 47,100
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 528i and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
528i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
525d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.92 %
General
528i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
254 hp
201 hp
525d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
528i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
528i
14.84 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
39 mpg
528i
30 mpg
39 mpg
525d
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
713 mi
528i
557 mi
713 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
125.5 kWh
528i
147.7 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















