Comparison
5 Series 520i (2015) vs 5 Series 530e (2017)
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  BMW · 2015 5 Series 520i (2015) Remove |  BMW · 2017 5 Series 530e (2017) Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series | 5 Series |
| Variant / Trim | 520i | 530e |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model year | 2015 | 2017▲ best |
| Powertrain | ICE | PHEV |
| Segment | E | E |
| Seating capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 4 | 4 |
| Country of origin | Germany | Germany |
| Availability | Discontinued | Discontinued |
| Colors | ||
| Exterior colors | Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Space Grey Metallic | Alpine White, Black Sapphire Metallic, Imperial Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | N20 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo | B48 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo + electric motor |
| Displacement | 1,997 cc | 1,998 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | — |
| Aspiration | Turbo | — |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Max power | 184 hp | 252 hp▲ best |
| Max torque | 270 Nm | 420 Nm▲ best |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.9 s | 6.2 s▲ best |
| Top speed | 226 km/h | 235 km/h▲ best |
| Fuel consumption | 6 L/100km | 1.9 L/100km▲ best |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery capacity (usable) | — | 9.2 kWh |
| Range (WLTP) | — | 44 km |
| Electric-only range | — | 44 km |
| AC charging power | — | 3.7 kW |
| Dimensions & Weight | ||
| Length | 4,907 mm | 4,936 mm |
| Width | 1,860 mm | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,464 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,968 mm | 2,975 mm▲ best |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,560 kg | 1,870 kg |
| Boot capacity | 520 L | 530 L▲ best |
| Fuel tank | 70 L▲ best | 46 L |
| Chassis, Wheels & Brakes | ||
| Front suspension | Double-wishbone | Double-wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs | Ventilated discs |
| Rear brakes | Solid discs | Solid discs |
| Wheel size | 17 in | 17 in |
| Tyre size | 225/55 R17 | 225/55 R17 |
| Interior & Comfort | ||
| Upholstery | Fabric | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | — | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 8.8 in | 10.25 in▲ best |
| Apple CarPlay | No | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | No |
| Speakers | 8 | 10▲ best |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ADAS level | L1 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | — | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Rear | Front & rear |
| ISOFIX points | 2 | 2 |
| Tyre-pressure monitoring | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty & Ownership | ||
| Vehicle warranty (years) | 3 yr | 3 yr |
| Vehicle warranty (distance) | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Battery warranty (years) | — | 8 yr |