The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 530d Gran Turismo xDrive Automatic (10 - 12)
€ 38,800

€ 58,700

€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 58,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
3430 lb
Curb Weight
4608 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5831 lb

Weight Difference:
1177 lb
25.54 %

General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF 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 OPF 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 OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
398 lb‑ft
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 530d Gran Turismo
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23.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.18 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
40 mpg
34 mpg
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
630 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
695 mi
630 mi
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 530d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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