The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 44,700

€ 53,100

€ 44,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530i.
520d
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
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
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
530i
3759 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.27 %

General
520d
530i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
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
181 hp
249 hp
530i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520d
530i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

530i
▶ REPLAY
20.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
520d
20.77 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
43 mpg
520d
52 mpg
43 mpg
530i
45 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
967 mi
Range
768 mi
520d
967 mi
768 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).
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).
104.1 kWh
520d
92.5 kWh
104.1 kWh
530i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data