The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 48,500
€ 36,800
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 530xd is 0.6 inches taller.
530xd
520i
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.3 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
530xd
520i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.78 %
General
530xd
520i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530xd
520i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N43
M57-D30
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
530xd
232 hp
168 hp
520i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
530xd
520i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
530xd
16.72 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
520i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
35 mpg
520i
26 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
649 mi
530xd
630 mi
649 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
127 kWh
530xd
141.9 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data










