The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 57,800
€ 47,200
€ 57,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 520d.
530d
520d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d
3781 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5170 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
198 lb
4.98 %
General
530d
520d
G30
Generation
F10
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
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
261 hp
181 hp
520d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
457 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
530d
14.49 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530d
46 mpg
48 mpg
520d
38 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
804 mi
Range
888 mi
530d
804 mi
888 mi
520d
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).
100.7 kWh
530d
104.9 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
