The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 51,300
€ 55,700
€ 51,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 55,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 530i Automatic is 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the 530i Steptronic.
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
58.3
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.46 %
General
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B48
N53-B30
Engine Code
B48-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
530i Automatic
268 hp
249 hp
530i Steptronic
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
530i Automatic
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
530i Steptronic
Performance
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530i Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530i Steptronic
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.79 lb/hp
530i Automatic
14.23 lb/hp
14.79 lb/hp
530i Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
39 mpg
530i Automatic
28 mpg
39 mpg
530i Steptronic
20 mpg
city
32 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
524 mi
Range
704 mi
530i Automatic
524 mi
704 mi
530i Steptronic
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
113.6 kWh
530i Automatic
157.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
530i Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i Automatic
530i Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
