The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)

€ 49,500
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) 530d
€ 40,400
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) 520d
€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,400

ⓘ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 length and width, but the 530d is 0.6 inches taller.
530d
520d
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
520d
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.38 %
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10)

General

530d
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

530d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N47
M57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
232 hp
175 hp
520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

530d
520d
150 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

520d

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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.09 lb/hp
530d
16.72 lb/hp
20.09 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
42 mpg
530d
34 mpg
42 mpg
520d
26 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
630 mi
Range
777 mi
530d
630 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
115.2 kWh
530d
141.9 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data