The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 530d xDrive (08 - 10)
€ 63,800
€ 49,500
€ 63,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 540i is 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the 530d.
540i
530d
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
58.3 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
530d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3880 lb
5159 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.42 %
General
540i
530d
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
530d
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW M57
B58-B30
Engine Code
M57-D30
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
6
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
335 hp
232 hp
530d
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540i
332 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530d
Performance
540i
530d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
150 mph
4.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
530d
▶ REPLAY
11.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.72 lb/hp
540i
11.42 lb/hp
16.72 lb/hp
530d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
530d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
540i
34 mpg
34 mpg
530d
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
613 mi
Range
630 mi
540i
613 mi
630 mi
530d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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
130.7 kWh
141.9 kWh
530d
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
530d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1334 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
