The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 46,500
€ 42,900
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 530i and the 525d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
530i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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
530i
525d
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.01 %
General
530i
525d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M57
N53-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
194 hp
525d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
13.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
530i
13.2 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
38 mpg
530i
30 mpg
38 mpg
525d
21 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
702 mi
530i
551 mi
702 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
127.6 kWh
530i
149.7 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525d
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
