The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 58,300
€ 49,500
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 49,500
ⓘ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 540i is 0.6 inches lower.
540i
530d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.3
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
540i
530d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
General
540i
530d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
530d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW M57
N62-B40
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
302 hp
232 hp
530d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
540i
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
540i
12.67 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
530d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
540i
24 mpg
34 mpg
530d
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
630 mi
540i
449 mi
630 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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
540i
183.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
530d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
530d
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
