The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 50,100
€ 45,300
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘ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 525i.
528i
525i
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
525i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
General
528i
525i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
528i
525i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N53
N20-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
528i
242 hp
215 hp
525i
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
528i
525i
153 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
528i
16.21 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
528i
34 mpg
28 mpg
525i
26 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
524 mi
528i
621 mi
524 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
528i
132.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
