The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 525xd (08 - 08)
€ 58,300
€ 44,600
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,600
ⓘ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
525xd
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
525xd
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3847 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.57 %
General
540i
525xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
525xd
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW M57
N62-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
540i
302 hp
194 hp
525xd
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
540i
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.83 lb/hp
540i
12.67 lb/hp
19.83 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525xd
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
540i
24 mpg
35 mpg
525xd
16 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
649 mi
540i
449 mi
649 mi
525xd
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).
137.9 kWh
540i
183.8 kWh
137.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
288 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
525xd
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
