The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)

€ 53,600
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) 530d BluePerformance
€ 41,500
 BMW 520i (13 - 16) 520i
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 530d BluePerformance is 0.3 inches shorter.
530d BluePerformance
520i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d BluePerformance
520i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.97 %
BMW 520i (13 - 16)

General

530d BluePerformance
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

530d BluePerformance
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20
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 5000 rpm
530d BluePerformance
254 hp
181 hp
520i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i

Performance

530d BluePerformance
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

530d BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520i

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d BluePerformance
520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
37 mpg
520i
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
821 mi
Range
680 mi
530d BluePerformance
821 mi
680 mi
520i
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).
121.2 kWh
530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d BluePerformance
520i
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