The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 50,100
€ 57,800
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 57,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 528i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 530d.
528i
530d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
530d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3781 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5170 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.64 %
General
528i
530d
F10
Generation
G30
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 B57
N20-B20
Engine Code
B57-D30

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
261 hp
530d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
457 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
528i
530d
153 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
528i
16.21 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
530d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
528i
34 mpg
46 mpg
530d
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
621 mi
Range
804 mi
528i
621 mi
804 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).
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 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
528i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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