The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 51,400
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 528i
€ 66,800
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 540d
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 66,800

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The 528i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 540d.
528i
540d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
540d
3935 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5401 lb
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.45 %
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

528i
540d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

528i
540d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
528i
242 hp
316 hp
540d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
540d

Performance

528i
540d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

213 ft
0.000 sec

540d

 REPLAY
16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.77 lb/hp
528i
16.26 lb/hp
12.77 lb/hp
540d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
540d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
528i
37 mpg
42 mpg
540d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
680 mi
Range
733 mi
528i
680 mi
733 mi
540d
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).
115.2 kWh
528i
121.2 kWh
115.2 kWh
540d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

528i
540d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1367 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data