The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 46,600
€ 42,900
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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 528i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 525d.
528i
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
525d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.78 %
General
528i
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
528i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
194 hp
525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
528i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
528i
15.35 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
38 mpg
528i
36 mpg
38 mpg
525d
27 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
702 mi
528i
659 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
127.6 kWh
528i
125 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














