The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 55,000
€ 45,700
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 width and height, but the 530d is 0.3 inches shorter.
530d
520i
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
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520i
4112 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5302 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.39 %
General
530d
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530d
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N57
Engine Series
BMW N20
N57-D30
Engine Code
N20-B20


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 5000 rpm
530d
254 hp
181 hp
520i
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
530d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
530d
16.19 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520i
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
38 mpg
530d
43 mpg
38 mpg
520i
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
791 mi
Range
702 mi
530d
791 mi
702 mi
520i
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).
117.5 kWh
530d
113.1 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520i
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


















