The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 43,800
€ 57,800
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 523i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530d.
523i
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
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.58 %
General
523i
530d
F10
Generation
G30
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
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B57
N53-B30
Engine Code
B57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
201 hp
261 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
523i
530d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
523i
31 mpg
46 mpg
530d
22 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
572 mi
Range
804 mi
523i
572 mi
804 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
523i
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
523i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
