The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530e iPerformance Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 56,000
€ 47,200
€ 56,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530e iPerformance is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.7 inches taller than the 520d.
530e iPerformance
520d
58.4
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.4 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530e iPerformance
520d
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.16 %
General
530e iPerformance
520d
G30
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530e iPerformance
520d
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 0 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530e iPerformance
249 hp
181 hp
520d
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530e iPerformance
520d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
530e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
530e iPerformance
16.34 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530e iPerformance
520d
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530e iPerformance
112 mpg
48 mpg
520d
No data
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1361 mi
Range
888 mi
530e iPerformance
1361 mi
888 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
39.8 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).
100.7 kWh
530e iPerformance
39.8 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
74 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530e iPerformance
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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