The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

€ 47,200
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) 520d
€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 530d
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700

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 is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530d.
520d
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
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 xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

520d
530d
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4993 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.38 %
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)

General

520d
530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
181 hp
232 hp
530d
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

520d
530d
142 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

530d

 REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
520d
21.98 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d
530d
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d
48 mpg
34 mpg
530d
41 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
888 mi
Range
621 mi
520d
888 mi
621 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
144 kWh
520d
100.7 kWh
144 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data