The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)

€ 48,900
BMW 528i Steptronic (13 - 16) 528i
€ 44,900
 BMW 525d (10 - 11) 525d
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 528i is 0.3 inches longer.
528i
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
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 Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
525d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW 528i Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.67 %
BMW 525d (10 - 11)

General

528i
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

528i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
201 hp
525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

528i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
528i
15.49 lb/hp
19.36 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
525d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
38 mpg
528i
39 mpg
38 mpg
525d
29 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
702 mi
528i
713 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
127.6 kWh
528i
115.6 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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