The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530i (11 - 13)
€ 36,800
€ 46,800
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,800
ⓘ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 520i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 530i.
520i
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
530i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
10.24 %
General
520i
530i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
530i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N53
N43-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
520i
168 hp
268 hp
530i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520i
530i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.07 lb/hp
520i
20.14 lb/hp
14.07 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520i
35 mpg
31 mpg
530i
26 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
572 mi
520i
649 mi
572 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
127 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).
144 kWh
520i
127 kWh
144 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
