The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 49,500
€ 43,800
€ 49,500
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 these vehicles differ a little. The 530d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 523i.
530d
523i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
523i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.98 %
General
530d
523i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530d
523i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N53
M57-D30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
530d
232 hp
201 hp
523i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
530d
523i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
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16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
530d
16.72 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
523i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530d
34 mpg
31 mpg
523i
26 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
572 mi
530d
630 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
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
141.9 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
