The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)

€ 47,500
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 45,800
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08) 525xd
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800

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 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525xd.
528i
525xd
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
525xd
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.41 %
BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)

General

528i
525xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

528i
525xd
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 3750 rpm
528i
242 hp
194 hp
525xd
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd

Performance

528i
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

525xd

 REPLAY
15.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
528i
15.44 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525xd

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
525xd
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
528i
36 mpg
34 mpg
525xd
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
669 mi
Range
630 mi
528i
669 mi
630 mi
525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
528i
123.1 kWh
141.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

528i
525xd
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