The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 47,800

€ 46,600

€ 47,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 525xi.
528i
525xi
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
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
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
525xi
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %

General
528i
525xi
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
525xi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
528i
254 hp
215 hp
525xi
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
528i
525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

525xi
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15.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
528i
15.02 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
528i
31 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
23 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
537 mi
528i
572 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
528i
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
525xi
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