The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 45,700
€ 52,900
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,900
ⓘ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 width and height, but the 520i is 0.3 inches longer.
520i
530d BluePerformance
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
530d BluePerformance
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.84 %
General
520i
530d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
530d BluePerformance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
520i
530d BluePerformance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
39 mpg
520i
38 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
28 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
713 mi
520i
702 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
125.5 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
