The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
€ 55,000
€ 55,000
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 525d.
530d
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525d
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5060 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.46 %
General
530d
525d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d
254 hp
228 hp
525d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.15 lb/hp
530d
16.19 lb/hp
16.15 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530d
43 mpg
48 mpg
525d
36 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
791 mi
Range
837 mi
530d
791 mi
837 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
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).
100.7 kWh
530d
113.1 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (WLTP)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
530d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1378 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
