The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 52,900
 BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11) 530d BluePerformance
€ 42,900
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 dimensions of the 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance and the 530d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance 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 EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
713 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
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).
125.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530d BluePerformance
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