The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 55,000
€ 42,600
€ 55,000
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 the 530d and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
8.85 %
General
530d
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-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 N57
Engine Series
BMW N47
N57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
254 hp
181 hp
520d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
530d
16.19 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
45 mpg
530d
43 mpg
45 mpg
520d
36 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
836 mi
530d
791 mi
836 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
107 kWh
530d
113.1 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
