The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 50,300
€ 44,500
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 530xi is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.7 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
530xi
520d BluePerformance
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
530xi
520d BluePerformance
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.73 %
General
530xi
520d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
530xi
520d BluePerformance
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
530xi
268 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
530xi
520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
530xi
14.23 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
50 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
925 mi
530xi
537 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
96.7 kWh
530xi
153.5 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
