The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
€ 52,400

€ 41,700

€ 52,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,700
ⓘ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 are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %

General
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Performance
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
530d
15.58 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
52 mpg
530d
44 mpg
52 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
37 mpg
city
42 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
967 mi
530d
821 mi
967 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
92.5 kWh
530d
109.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
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