The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 44,500
€ 51,300
€ 44,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530i.
520d BluePerformance
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d BluePerformance
530i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
520d BluePerformance
530i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d BluePerformance
530i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
520d BluePerformance
181 hp
268 hp
530i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520d BluePerformance
530i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
20.71 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d BluePerformance
530i
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
28 mpg
520d BluePerformance
50 mpg
28 mpg
530i
41 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
925 mi
Range
524 mi
520d BluePerformance
925 mi
524 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
157.2 kWh
520d BluePerformance
96.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d BluePerformance
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
