The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (11 - 13)
€ 49,500
€ 46,100
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 525d.
530d
525d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4971 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.27 %
General
530d
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
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 M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d
232 hp
215 hp
525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530d
525d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
530d
16.72 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
47 mpg
530d
34 mpg
47 mpg
525d
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
870 mi
530d
630 mi
870 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
102.8 kWh
530d
141.9 kWh
102.8 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
