The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 41,500
€ 49,500
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.7 inches lower than the 530d.
520i
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.3
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
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
530d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.1 %
General
520i
530d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
530d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M57
N20-B20
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
232 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520i
530d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520i
37 mpg
34 mpg
530d
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
630 mi
520i
680 mi
630 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
141.9 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
141.9 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
