The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 39,700
€ 52,900
€ 39,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 530d BluePerformance.
523i
530d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530d BluePerformance
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.26 %
General
523i
530d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
530d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N57
N53-B25
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
242 hp
530d BluePerformance
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d BluePerformance
Performance
523i
530d BluePerformance
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
523i
18.57 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
523i
31 mpg
39 mpg
530d BluePerformance
23 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
713 mi
523i
580 mi
713 mi
530d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
523i
142.1 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
