The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 51,700
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) 530d
€ 42,600
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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 520d.
530d
520d
58.3
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
72.7
80.2
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
113.7
190.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
520d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.48 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

530d
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-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 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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
232 hp
181 hp
520d
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

530d
520d
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

308 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

 REPLAY
16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
530d
16.91 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
530d
34 mpg
45 mpg
520d
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
621 mi
Range
836 mi
530d
621 mi
836 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).
107 kWh
530d
144 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
520d
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