The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530xd (07 - 08)
€ 41,900
€ 48,500
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,500
ⓘ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
530xd
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
530xd
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.1 %
General
523i
530xd
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 manual transmission
Engine
523i
530xd
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
530xd
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
523i
530xd
147 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530xd
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
523i
31 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
22 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
630 mi
523i
565 mi
630 mi
530xd
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).
141.9 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
530xd
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530xd
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
