The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,100
€ 39,000
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
530d
520i
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
520i
3693 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4762 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.58 %
General
530d
520i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N43
M57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
530d
232 hp
168 hp
520i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
530d
520i
154 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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15.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
530d
15.92 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520i
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
34 mpg
530d
36 mpg
34 mpg
520i
26 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
659 mi
Range
630 mi
530d
659 mi
630 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
135.8 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).
130.7 kWh
530d
135.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
