The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530e iPerformance Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 56,000

€ 48,900

€ 56,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 530e iPerformance is 0.2 inches taller.
530e iPerformance
520i
58.4
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.4 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530e iPerformance
520i
4068 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5335 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
13.01 %

General
530e iPerformance
520i
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

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


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 5000 rpm
530e iPerformance
249 hp
181 hp
520i
310 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
530e iPerformance
310 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
530e iPerformance
520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

530e iPerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

520i
▶ REPLAY
16.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
530e iPerformance
16.34 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530e iPerformance
520i
Fuel Economy
112 mpg
combined
44 mpg
530e iPerformance
112 mpg
44 mpg
520i
No data
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
1361 mi
Range
782 mi
530e iPerformance
1361 mi
782 mi
520i
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).
102.4 kWh
530e iPerformance
39.8 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
74 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530e iPerformance
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1268 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data