The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d BluePerformance Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 53,600
€ 43,800
€ 53,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 530d BluePerformance and the 523i are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d BluePerformance
523i
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 BluePerformance
523i
3957 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
3.89 %
General
530d BluePerformance
523i
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
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N53
N57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
530d BluePerformance
254 hp
201 hp
523i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
530d BluePerformance
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
15.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
530d BluePerformance
15.58 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d BluePerformance
523i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d BluePerformance
44 mpg
31 mpg
523i
37 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
821 mi
Range
572 mi
530d BluePerformance
821 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
144 kWh
530d BluePerformance
109.1 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d BluePerformance
523i
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
