The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 47,500
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 50,900
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 525d
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

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
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
525d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

528i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

528i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
528i
242 hp
215 hp
525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

528i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

 REPLAY
15.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
528i
15.44 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
525d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
528i
36 mpg
46 mpg
525d
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
853 mi
528i
669 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
104.9 kWh
528i
123.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

528i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data