The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 42,600
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d
€ 51,700
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) 530d
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of the 520d and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
530d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.28 %
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)

General

520d
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d
530d
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
181 hp
242 hp
530d
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

520d
530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d

 REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
520d
20.71 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
530d
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d
45 mpg
39 mpg
530d
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
836 mi
Range
713 mi
520d
836 mi
713 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
107 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).
125.5 kWh
520d
107 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
530d
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