The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (07 - 07) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
€ 37,300
€ 48,500
€ 37,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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 520d is 0.6 inches lower.
520d
530xd
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
520d
530xd
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.95 %
General
520d
530xd
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
530xd
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW M57
M47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
161 hp
232 hp
530xd
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
520d
530xd
139 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530xd
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d
40 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
29 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
737 mi
Range
630 mi
520d
737 mi
630 mi
530xd
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
141.9 kWh
520d
121.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
