The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 49,500
€ 46,600
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 530d and the 525xi are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
530d
525xi
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525xi
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.27 %
General
530d
525xi
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
525xi
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
530d
232 hp
215 hp
525xi
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
530d
525xi
150 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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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
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525xi
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
530d
34 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
537 mi
530d
630 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
530d
141.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
