The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 48,100
€ 39,400
€ 48,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘ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 530xi is 0.6 inches taller.
530xi
520d
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
530xi
520d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4839 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.74 %
General
530xi
520d
E60
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
530xi
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW M47
N53-B30
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
530xi
268 hp
161 hp
520d
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
530xi
520d
155 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
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
14.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
530xi
14.07 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
520d
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
34 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
34 mpg
520d
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
531 mi
Range
630 mi
530xi
531 mi
630 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
155.3 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).
141.9 kWh
530xi
155.3 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
520d
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
