The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d (07 - 10) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 46,900
€ 41,900
€ 46,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 530d and the 523i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
530d
523i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
523i
3671 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4718 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.9 %
General
530d
523i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
530d
232 hp
187 hp
523i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
530d
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
15.82 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
530d
15.82 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
523i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d
37 mpg
31 mpg
523i
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
565 mi
530d
680 mi
565 mi
523i
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).
145.8 kWh
530d
131.6 kWh
145.8 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1047 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
