The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 53,600

€ 48,600

€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530d BluePerformance is a bit smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
397 lb
10.03 %

General
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d BluePerformance
254 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
821 mi
Range
988 mi
530d BluePerformance
821 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics 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).
80.3 kWh
530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d BluePerformance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data