The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 48,500
 BMW 530xd (07 - 08) 530xd
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500

ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530xd.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
58.3 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4949 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.69 %
BMW 530xd (07 - 08)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW M57
N47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
232 hp
530xd
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
144 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

530xd

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
630 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
630 mi
530xd
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).
141.9 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
530xd
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
530xd
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