The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 46,500
€ 46,600
€ 46,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 530i is 0.6 inches lower.
530i
525xi
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
525xi
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4608 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.7 %
General
530i
525xi
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
525xi
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
530i
268 hp
215 hp
525xi
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
530i
525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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13.2 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
530i
13.2 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525xi
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
530i
30 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
21 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
551 mi
Range
537 mi
530i
551 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
530i
149.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525xi
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
