The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 48,700
€ 50,900
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900
ⓘ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 530i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 525d.
530i
525d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
525d
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4630 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
530i
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530i
268 hp
215 hp
525d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
13.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.4 lb/hp
530i
13.28 lb/hp
18.4 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
530i
31 mpg
46 mpg
525d
21 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
853 mi
530i
565 mi
853 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
104.9 kWh
530i
145.8 kWh
104.9 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
