The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 50,100
€ 44,400
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
General
528i
525xi
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
525xi
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
525xi
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
528i
525xi
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
525xi
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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
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
528i
34 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
537 mi
528i
621 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
528i
132.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
525xi
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
