The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 48,600
€ 52,900
€ 48,600
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
The 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the 530d BluePerformance.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
192.9
194.3 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %
General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
G30
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
53 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
713 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
125.5 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
