The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 39,000
€ 51,300
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 520i is 0.6 inches lower.
520i
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
530i
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3814 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4883 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.54 %
General
520i
530i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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 6700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
520i
168 hp
268 hp
530i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
520i
530i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.23 lb/hp
520i
20.54 lb/hp
14.23 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
28 mpg
520i
34 mpg
28 mpg
530i
25 mpg
city
20 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
524 mi
520i
630 mi
524 mi
530i
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
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).
157.2 kWh
520i
130.7 kWh
157.2 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
