The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 60,400
€ 38,700
€ 60,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 520d.
530d
520d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530d
520d
3902 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5258 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
408 lb
10.46 %
General
530d
520d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530d
520d
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW N47
B57-D30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
530d
261 hp
161 hp
520d
457 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530d
457 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
5.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
246 ft
0.000 sec
530d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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14.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
530d
14.95 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530d
520d
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
530d
44 mpg
46 mpg
520d
35 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
759 mi
Range
853 mi
530d
759 mi
853 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).
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).
104.9 kWh
530d
111 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
