The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xd (07 - 08) vs. BMW 540i (07 - 10)
€ 48,500
€ 56,100
€ 48,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘ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
540i
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
540i
3880 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4872 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
1.98 %
General
530xd
540i
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
540i
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW N62
M57-D30
Engine Code
N62-B40
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4 L / 196 cu in
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
530xd
232 hp
302 hp
540i
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
530xd
369 lb‑ft
288 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
530xd
540i
150 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
16.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.59 lb/hp
530xd
16.72 lb/hp
12.59 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xd
540i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
22 mpg
530xd
34 mpg
22 mpg
540i
26 mpg
city
15 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
414 mi
530xd
630 mi
414 mi
540i
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).
198.9 kWh
530xd
141.9 kWh
198.9 kWh
540i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xd
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
