The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
€ 41,900
€ 51,700
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 51,700
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 523i is 0.6 inches lower.
523i
530d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.12 %
General
523i
530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M57
N53-B25
Engine Code
M57-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
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
232 hp
530d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
523i
530d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
523i
31 mpg
34 mpg
530d
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
621 mi
523i
565 mi
621 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
144 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
144 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
