The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 525d (13 - 16)
€ 50,700

€ 47,400

€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,400
ⓘ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 530xd is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 525d.
530xd
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530xd
525d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.08 %

General
530xd
525d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530xd
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
530xd
232 hp
215 hp
525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530xd
525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.69 lb/hp
530xd
16.91 lb/hp
17.69 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
525d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
48 mpg
525d
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
888 mi
530xd
621 mi
888 mi
525d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
100.7 kWh
530xd
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
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