The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 49,000
€ 41,900
€ 49,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 530i is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 523i.
530i
523i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
523i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.52 %
General
530i
523i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
523i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
268 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
530i
268 hp
187 hp
523i
229 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
530i
229 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
530i
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
530i
14.23 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
523i
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
31 mpg
530i
32 mpg
31 mpg
523i
23 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
588 mi
Range
565 mi
530i
588 mi
565 mi
523i
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).
145.8 kWh
530i
140.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
