The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 49,000
€ 47,200
€ 49,000
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 530i is 0.3 inches shorter.
530i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
520d
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.15 %
General
530i
520d
F10
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
530i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
181 hp
520d
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
530i
14.23 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
520d
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
48 mpg
530i
32 mpg
48 mpg
520d
23 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
888 mi
530i
588 mi
888 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
140.2 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
530i
140.2 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
