The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xi (07 - 08)
€ 56,100
€ 44,400
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,400
ⓘ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 540i is 0.6 inches lower.
540i
525xi
57.8
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
57.8 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
540i
525xi
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4817 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.45 %
General
540i
525xi
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
525xi
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW N53
N62-B40
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
540i
302 hp
215 hp
525xi
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525xi
Performance
540i
525xi
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.43 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
17.43 lb/hp
525xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525xi
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
29 mpg
540i
22 mpg
29 mpg
525xi
15 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
537 mi
540i
414 mi
537 mi
525xi
Environmental Impact
198.9 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
540i
198.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
525xi
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
525xi
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
