The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 55,000
€ 44,900
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 525i.
530d
525i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
13.94 %
General
530d
525i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
530d
254 hp
215 hp
525i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
530d
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
530d
16.19 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d
43 mpg
31 mpg
525i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
565 mi
530d
791 mi
565 mi
525i
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).
145.8 kWh
530d
113.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
