The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive (08 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (10 - 13)
€ 49,100
€ 41,100
€ 49,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 520d.
530i
520d
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
520d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
530i
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
268 hp
181 hp
520d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530i
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 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
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
530i
14.07 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
520d
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
530i
28 mpg
49 mpg
520d
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
518 mi
Range
906 mi
530i
518 mi
906 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
98.8 kWh
530i
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
