The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 52,900
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) 530d BluePerformance
€ 47,700
 BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 525d
€ 52,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,700

ⓘ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 530d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525d.
530d BluePerformance
525d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

530d BluePerformance
525d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.22 %
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

530d BluePerformance
525d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

530d BluePerformance
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW M57
N57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
530d BluePerformance
242 hp
194 hp
525d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
530d BluePerformance
398 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

530d BluePerformance
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

525d

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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
16.35 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d BluePerformance
525d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
34 mpg
530d BluePerformance
39 mpg
34 mpg
525d
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
713 mi
Range
630 mi
530d BluePerformance
713 mi
630 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
141.9 kWh
530d BluePerformance
125.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d BluePerformance
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data