The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 535i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 57,900
€ 46,600
€ 57,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 535i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 525xi.
535i
525xi
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
535i
525xi
4057 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
5214 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
6.53 %
General
535i
525xi
F10
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 automatic transmission
Engine
535i
525xi
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N55
Engine Series
BMW N53
N55-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
535i
302 hp
215 hp
525xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
535i
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
535i
525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
535i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
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13.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
535i
13.43 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
535i
525xi
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
29 mpg
535i
31 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
537 mi
535i
572 mi
537 mi
525xi
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).
153.5 kWh
535i
144 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
535i
525xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
