The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 54,900

€ 49,700

€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘ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 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d
525d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.23 %

General
530d
525d
F10
Generation
F10
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 two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530d
254 hp
215 hp
525d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530d
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
530d
16.36 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
530d
44 mpg
50 mpg
525d
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
925 mi
530d
805 mi
925 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
96.7 kWh
530d
111 kWh
96.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data