The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)

€ 50,100
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 52,300
BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16) 530d
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,300

ⓘ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 width and height, but the 528i is 0.3 inches shorter.
528i
530d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
530d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3935 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5115 lb
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.28 %
BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16)

General

528i
530d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

528i
530d
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N57
N20-B20
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
254 hp
530d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
413 lb‑ft
530d

Performance

528i
530d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

530d

▶ REPLAY
16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.49 lb/hp
528i
16.21 lb/hp
15.49 lb/hp
530d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
530d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
528i
34 mpg
46 mpg
530d
26 mpg
city
39 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
853 mi
528i
621 mi
853 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
104.9 kWh
528i
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
530d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

528i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data