The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18) vs. BMW 530d Gran Turismo Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 35,300
€ 56,100
€ 35,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 56,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 530d Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
57.1
73.7
83.7
61.4
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
61.4 in
111.7
191.4
120.9
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
3316 lb
Curb Weight
4486 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5710 lb
Weight Difference:
1171 lb
26.1 %
General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N57
*DAD*
Engine Code
N57-D30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
242 hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
398 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
138 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
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22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.54 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
22.41 lb/hp
18.54 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
36 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
36 mpg
city
29 mpg
55 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
804 mi
Range
669 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
804 mi
669 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
133.7 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
133.7 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
278 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1160 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
