The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,500
€ 55,000
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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 width and height, but the 520d is 0.3 inches longer.
520d
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
530d
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.59 %
General
520d
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
530d
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N57
B47-D20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
187 hp
254 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520d
530d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
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20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
520d
20.1 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530d
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
43 mpg
520d
57 mpg
43 mpg
530d
48 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
791 mi
520d
1061 mi
791 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
113.1 kWh
520d
84.3 kWh
113.1 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
