The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 47,800
€ 45,100
€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘ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 0.2 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
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
525d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %
General
528i
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
254 hp
194 hp
525d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
528i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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15.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
528i
15.02 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
528i
31 mpg
36 mpg
525d
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
669 mi
528i
572 mi
669 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
133.7 kWh
528i
144 kWh
133.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 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
