The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 55,700
€ 49,700
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 525d.
530i
525d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
525d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %
General
530i
525d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
525d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530i
249 hp
215 hp
525d
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530i
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530i
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
151 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.74 lb/hp
530i
14.79 lb/hp
17.74 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
50 mpg
530i
39 mpg
50 mpg
525d
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
925 mi
530i
704 mi
925 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
96.7 kWh
530i
113.6 kWh
96.7 kWh
525d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
