The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 50,900
€ 50,300
€ 50,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 520d is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 530xi.
520d
530xi
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
530xi
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
520d
530xi
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
530xi
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
520d
187 hp
268 hp
530xi
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530xi
Performance
520d
530xi
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
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19.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
520d
19.98 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530xi
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
530xi
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
520d
56 mpg
29 mpg
530xi
48 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
537 mi
520d
976 mi
537 mi
530xi
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
153.5 kWh
520d
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
530xi
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
530xi
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
