The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Automatic (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 51,700
€ 40,900
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
530d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
11.14 %
General
530d
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
520d
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
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
242 hp
161 hp
520d
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
398 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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16.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
530d
16.35 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
530d
39 mpg
42 mpg
520d
31 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
777 mi
530d
713 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
125.5 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).
115.2 kWh
530d
125.5 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
257 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
