The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525i (07 - 10)
€ 54,900
€ 42,700
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,700
ⓘ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 2.6 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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
525i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4564 lb
Weight Difference:
661 lb
15.91 %
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 manual 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
154 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.25 lb/hp
530d
16.36 lb/hp
16.25 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
525i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d
44 mpg
31 mpg
525i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
805 mi
Range
572 mi
530d
805 mi
572 mi
525i
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).
144 kWh
530d
111 kWh
144 kWh
525i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
