The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 55,700
€ 45,300
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 530i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 525i.
530i
525i
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
525i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.76 %
General
530i
525i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530i
525i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N53
B48-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
530i
249 hp
215 hp
525i
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
530i
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
530i
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
530i
14.79 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
525i
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
28 mpg
530i
39 mpg
28 mpg
525i
32 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
524 mi
530i
704 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
530i
113.6 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
