The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 530i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 44,300
€ 48,700
€ 44,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 530i.
523i
530i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
530i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4630 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.39 %
General
523i
530i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
530i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
523i
201 hp
268 hp
530i
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
523i
530i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
530i
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18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.28 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
13.28 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
530i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
31 mpg
523i
31 mpg
31 mpg
530i
22 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
565 mi
523i
572 mi
565 mi
530i
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).
145.8 kWh
523i
144 kWh
145.8 kWh
530i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
286 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
