The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 51,700
€ 48,600
€ 51,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 530d is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition.
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
9.28 %
General
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E60
Generation
G30
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW B47
M57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
232 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
369 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
149 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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16.91 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
530d
16.91 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
60 mpg
530d
34 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
25 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
621 mi
Range
988 mi
530d
621 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
80.3 kWh
530d
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
