The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13)
€ 46,900
€ 43,300
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,300
ⓘ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 530d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
530d
520d BluePerformance
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d BluePerformance
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.77 %
General
530d
520d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530d
520d BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
232 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
530d
520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
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15.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
530d
15.82 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
530d
37 mpg
49 mpg
520d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
906 mi
530d
680 mi
906 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
131.6 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).
98.8 kWh
530d
131.6 kWh
98.8 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
