The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
€ 41,700
€ 52,300
€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300
ⓘ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 520d EfficientDynamics Edition is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530d
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
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530d
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5115 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.03 %
General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530d
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
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
254 hp
530d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530d
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
15.49 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
46 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
46 mpg
530d
42 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
853 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
853 mi
530d
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).
104.9 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
104.9 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
