The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 55,700
 BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 530i
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530i.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5004 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
249 hp
530i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i

Performance

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

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

530i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
39 mpg
530i
42 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
704 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
704 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).
113.6 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data