The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 39,700
€ 53,100
€ 39,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 53,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 523i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 530i.
523i
530i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.47 %
General
523i
530i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
530i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B25
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
523i
187 hp
249 hp
530i
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
523i
530i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
530i
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.3 lb/hp
523i
18.57 lb/hp
14.3 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
523i
31 mpg
43 mpg
530i
23 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
580 mi
Range
768 mi
523i
580 mi
768 mi
530i
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).
104.1 kWh
523i
142.1 kWh
104.1 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1290 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
