The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 46,600
€ 66,800
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 528i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540d.
528i
540d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
540d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5401 lb
Weight Difference:
320 lb
7.93 %
General
528i
540d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
528i
242 hp
316 hp
540d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d
Performance
528i
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
528i
15.35 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
540d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
42 mpg
528i
36 mpg
42 mpg
540d
27 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
659 mi
Range
733 mi
528i
659 mi
733 mi
540d
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).
115.2 kWh
528i
125 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
528i
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
