The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 48,000
€ 49,100
€ 48,000
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 these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 530d.
520d
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
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
3693 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4762 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.21 %
General
520d
530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
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 B47
Engine Series
BMW M57
B47-D20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
187 hp
232 hp
530d
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520d
530d
143 mph
Maximum Speed
154 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
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21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.92 lb/hp
520d
21.28 lb/hp
15.92 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530d
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520d
52 mpg
36 mpg
530d
45 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
967 mi
Range
659 mi
520d
967 mi
659 mi
530d
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).
135.8 kWh
520d
92.5 kWh
135.8 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 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
