The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 45,700
€ 55,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,000
ⓘ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
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
3726 lb
Curb Weight
4112 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5302 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.39 %
General
520i
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
530d
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
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
254 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520i
530d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
43 mpg
520i
38 mpg
43 mpg
530d
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
791 mi
520i
702 mi
791 mi
530d
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).
113.1 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
113.1 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
