The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
€ 55,700
€ 40,900
€ 55,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 530i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 520d.
530i
520d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530i
520d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
General
530i
520d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530i
520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N47
B48-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
249 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
530i
249 hp
161 hp
520d
258 lb‑ft
at 1450 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
530i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
530i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
14.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
530i
14.79 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530i
520d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
42 mpg
530i
39 mpg
42 mpg
520d
32 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
704 mi
Range
777 mi
530i
704 mi
777 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
115.2 kWh
530i
113.6 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
