The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 41,700

€ 48,700

€ 41,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 530i.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 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 EfficientDynamics Edition
530i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.71 %

General
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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 EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
268 hp
530i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec

530i
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
530i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
31 mpg
530i
42 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
565 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
565 mi
530i
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).
145.8 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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