The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 51,400
€ 44,900
€ 51,400
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 528i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 525i.
528i
525i
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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
525i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.09 %
General
528i
525i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
528i
16.26 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
525i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
528i
37 mpg
31 mpg
525i
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
565 mi
528i
680 mi
565 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
145.8 kWh
528i
121.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 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
