The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 50,700
€ 47,500
€ 50,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 530xd and the 525i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 58.3 inches tall.
530xd
525i
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
58.3 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
525i
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.36 %
General
530xd
525i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530xd
525i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
530xd
232 hp
215 hp
525i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
530xd
525i
149 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
530xd
16.91 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
525i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
28 mpg
525i
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
524 mi
530xd
621 mi
524 mi
525i
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).
157.2 kWh
530xd
144 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
525i
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
