The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 530xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW 530i (07 - 10)
€ 50,300
€ 46,500
€ 50,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,500
ⓘ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
530i
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
530i
3814 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4883 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.24 %
General
530xi
530i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
530xi
530i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N53
N53-B30
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
268 hp
at 6700 rpm
530xi
268 hp
268 hp
530i
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2750 rpm
530xi
236 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
530i
Performance
530xi
530i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
530i
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14.23 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.2 lb/hp
530xi
14.23 lb/hp
13.2 lb/hp
530i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
530xi
530i
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
30 mpg
530xi
29 mpg
30 mpg
530i
20 mpg
city
21 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
551 mi
530xi
537 mi
551 mi
530i
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).
149.7 kWh
530xi
153.5 kWh
149.7 kWh
530i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
530xi
530i
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
