The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 50,700
€ 45,100
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 530xd is 0.6 inches taller.
530xd
525d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 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
530xd
525d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4751 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.19 %
General
530xd
525d
E60
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
530xd
525d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW M57
M57-D30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
530xd
232 hp
194 hp
525d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
530xd
525d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.98 lb/hp
530xd
16.91 lb/hp
18.98 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
525d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
36 mpg
525d
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
669 mi
530xd
621 mi
669 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).
133.7 kWh
530xd
144 kWh
133.7 kWh
525d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
525d
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
