The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 47,500
€ 58,300
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
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
525i
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
525i
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3792 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.86 %
General
540i
525i
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
525i
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
525i
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
540i
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.64 lb/hp
540i
12.67 lb/hp
17.64 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
28 mpg
540i
24 mpg
28 mpg
525i
16 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
524 mi
540i
449 mi
524 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
540i
183.8 kWh
157.2 kWh
525i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
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
