The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 51,400
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 528i Steptronic
€ 50,100
 BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 528i Automatic
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,100

ⓘ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 Steptronic is 0.3 inches longer.
528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5082 lb
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)

General

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
F10
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N20
N20-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
528i Steptronic
242 hp
242 hp
528i Automatic
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
528i Steptronic
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i Automatic

Performance

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

528i Automatic

▶ REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.21 lb/hp
528i Steptronic
16.26 lb/hp
16.21 lb/hp
528i Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
528i Steptronic
37 mpg
34 mpg
528i Automatic
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
621 mi
528i Steptronic
680 mi
621 mi
528i Automatic
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).
132.6 kWh
528i Steptronic
121.2 kWh
132.6 kWh
528i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

528i Steptronic
528i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data