The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

€ 54,900
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 530d
€ 45,500
 BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) 520d
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500

ⓘ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 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
530d
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
520d
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4938 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
397 lb
9.55 %
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)

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 B47
N57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
254 hp
187 hp
520d
413 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

530d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

520d

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16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
530d
16.36 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
57 mpg
530d
44 mpg
57 mpg
520d
37 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
1061 mi
530d
805 mi
1061 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
111 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).
84.3 kWh
530d
111 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data