The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 57,800

€ 47,700

€ 57,800
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 slightly. The 530d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 525d.
530d
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.27 %

General
530d
525d
G30
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
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW M57
B57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
530d
261 hp
194 hp
525d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
530d
457 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
530d
14.49 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
530d
46 mpg
34 mpg
525d
38 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
804 mi
Range
630 mi
530d
804 mi
630 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
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
104.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data