The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

€ 50,200
BMW 530d (11 - 13) 530d
€ 42,900
 BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 50,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900

ⓘ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 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
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 530d (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
3946 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5126 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 530d (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.3 %
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)

General

530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
F10
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
254 hp
181 hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Performance

530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

▶ REPLAY
15.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
530d
15.54 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
530d
41 mpg
52 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
763 mi
Range
967 mi
530d
763 mi
967 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
92.5 kWh
530d
117.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data