The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i (07 - 10)
€ 49,500

€ 46,500

€ 49,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 530d is 0.6 inches taller.
530d
530i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
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
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
530i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
8.81 %

General
530d
530i
E60
Generation
E60
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
530i
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
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
530d
232 hp
268 hp
530i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
530d
530i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

530i
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
530d
16.72 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
530i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
30 mpg
530d
34 mpg
30 mpg
530i
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
551 mi
530d
630 mi
551 mi
530i
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).
149.7 kWh
530d
141.9 kWh
149.7 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
530i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data