The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 49,100
€ 44,600
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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 525xd are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
530i
525xd
58.3
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
58.3 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
525xd
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2 %
General
530i
525xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530i
525xd
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 3750 rpm
530i
268 hp
194 hp
525xd
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
530i
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
530i
14.07 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525xd
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
530i
28 mpg
35 mpg
525xd
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
649 mi
530i
518 mi
649 mi
525xd
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
137.9 kWh
530i
159.2 kWh
137.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525xd
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
