The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 45,700
€ 60,400
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 60,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530d.
520i
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
193.2
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
530d
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3902 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5258 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.51 %
General
520i
530d
F10
Generation
G30
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 B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
261 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
520i
530d
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.95 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
14.95 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
530d
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
44 mpg
520i
38 mpg
44 mpg
530d
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
702 mi
Range
759 mi
520i
702 mi
759 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).
111 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
111 kWh
530d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
