The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 51,300
€ 47,100
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,100
ⓘ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 0.7 inches taller than the 525d.
530i
525d
58.3
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
58.3 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
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5104 lb
Weight Difference:
110 lb
2.8 %
General
530i
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
525d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
201 hp
525d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.52 lb/hp
530i
14.23 lb/hp
19.52 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
530i
28 mpg
39 mpg
525d
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
524 mi
Range
713 mi
530i
524 mi
713 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
125.5 kWh
530i
157.2 kWh
125.5 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
