The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 518d (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 39,900
€ 52,900
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 width and height, but the 518d is 0.3 inches longer.
518d
530d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
518d
530d BluePerformance
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %
General
518d
530d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
518d
530d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N57
N47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
141 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
518d
141 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
266 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
518d
266 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
518d
530d BluePerformance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec
518d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
518d
26.43 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
518d
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
518d
52 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
713 mi
518d
967 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
125.5 kWh
518d
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
518d
530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
