The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)

€ 49,500
BMW 530d (10 - 11) 530d
€ 47,400
 BMW 525d (13 - 16) 525d
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400

ⓘ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 530d is 0.3 inches shorter.
530d
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
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 530d (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
525d
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4982 lb
BMW 530d (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.62 %
BMW 525d (13 - 16)

General

530d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

530d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d
242 hp
215 hp
525d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d
398 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

530d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

318 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
16.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
530d
16.31 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
525d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530d
37 mpg
48 mpg
525d
29 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
690 mi
Range
888 mi
530d
690 mi
888 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
129.6 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).
100.7 kWh
530d
129.6 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
267 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data