The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 53,600
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) 530d BluePerformance
€ 49,700
 BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700

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

Vehicle Weight

530d BluePerformance
525d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.61 %
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

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

Engine

530d BluePerformance
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d BluePerformance
254 hp
215 hp
525d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

530d BluePerformance
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

525d

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
525d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d BluePerformance
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
50 mpg
525d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
925 mi
530d BluePerformance
821 mi
925 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.7 kWh
530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d BluePerformance
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