The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 38,700
€ 49,100
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,100
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 520d is 0.6 inches lower.
520d
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
530i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4839 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.32 %
General
520d
530i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
520d
161 hp
268 hp
530i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520d
530i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
28 mpg
520d
46 mpg
28 mpg
530i
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
518 mi
520d
853 mi
518 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
159.2 kWh
520d
104.9 kWh
159.2 kWh
530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
