The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 52,300
€ 44,500
€ 52,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 is 0.3 inches longer.
530d
520d BluePerformance
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
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d BluePerformance
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5115 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
4.75 %
General
530d
520d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
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
520d BluePerformance
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 BluePerformance
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
530d
520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
530d
15.49 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
50 mpg
530d
46 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
39 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
925 mi
530d
853 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
96.7 kWh
530d
104.9 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d BluePerformance
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
