The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 61,200
€ 44,900
€ 61,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 540i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 525i.
540i
525i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
525i
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.88 %
General
540i
525i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
525i
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW N53
B58-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
540i
335 hp
215 hp
525i
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
540i
332 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
540i
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
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10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
540i
10.99 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
525i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
540i
36 mpg
31 mpg
525i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
650 mi
Range
565 mi
540i
650 mi
565 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
145.8 kWh
540i
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
