The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,900
€ 49,100
€ 40,900
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
The dimensions of the 520d and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
520d
530d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 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
530d
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3693 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.77 %
General
520d
530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
530d
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
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
161 hp
232 hp
530d
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520d
530d
140 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520d
42 mpg
36 mpg
530d
31 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
659 mi
520d
777 mi
659 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
135.8 kWh
520d
115.2 kWh
135.8 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530d
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
