The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 10)
€ 51,700

€ 38,200

€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,200
ⓘ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
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
520d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb

Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.96 %

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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
149 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec

530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

520d
▶ REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.97 lb/hp
530d
16.91 lb/hp
19.97 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
530d
34 mpg
46 mpg
520d
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
853 mi
530d
621 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.9 kWh
530d
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 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