The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

€ 54,900
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) 530d
€ 48,900
 BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) 520i
€ 54,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 530d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 520i.
530d
520i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
Blueprint BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
193.2 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in

Vehicle Weight

530d
520i
4156 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4850 lb
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
617 lb
14.85 %
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)

General

530d
520i
F10
Generation
G30
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 B48
N57-D30
Engine Code
B48-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
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
530d
413 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i

Performance

530d
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

530d

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

520i

▶ REPLAY
16.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
530d
16.36 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

530d
520i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
44 mpg
530d
44 mpg
44 mpg
520i
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
805 mi
Range
782 mi
530d
805 mi
782 mi
520i
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).
102.4 kWh
530d
111 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

530d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data