The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 530xd Automatic (07 - 08)
€ 128,600
€ 50,700
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,700
ⓘ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 M5 Competition is 4.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 530xd.
M5 Competition
530xd
57.8
74.9
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 in
117.4
195.5
113.7
190.6
195.5 in
Length
190.6 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5 Competition
530xd
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3924 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4993 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.25 %
General
M5 Competition
530xd
F90
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5 Competition
530xd
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW M57
S63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
232 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
232 hp
530xd
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
530xd
Performance
M5 Competition
530xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
308 ft
0.000 sec
530xd
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6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.91 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
16.91 lb/hp
530xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
530xd
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
34 mpg
530xd
16 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
621 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
621 mi
530xd
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
144 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
144 kWh
530xd
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
299 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
530xd
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data















