The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11)
€ 44,300
€ 51,700
€ 44,300
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
The dimensions of the 523i and the 530d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
523i
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3957 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.89 %
General
523i
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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 N57
N53-B30
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
201 hp
242 hp
530d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
523i
530d
145 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
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.35 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
16.35 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
39 mpg
523i
31 mpg
39 mpg
530d
22 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
713 mi
523i
572 mi
713 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).
125.5 kWh
523i
144 kWh
125.5 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
