The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 53,600
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) 530d BluePerformance
€ 50,900
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) 520d
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 530d BluePerformance is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 520d.
530d BluePerformance
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

530d BluePerformance
520d
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5126 lb
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.56 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

530d BluePerformance
520d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

530d BluePerformance
520d
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
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

530d BluePerformance
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

520d

▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d BluePerformance
520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
56 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
56 mpg
520d
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
976 mi
530d BluePerformance
821 mi
976 mi
520d
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).
86.4 kWh
530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d BluePerformance
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data