Comparison
5 Series 530e (2017) vs 5 Series 520d (2017) (Imperial Blue Metallic)
Head-to-head across 1 brand(s). Differing rows are highlighted; ▲ marks the best value in a row.
| Specification |  BMW · 2017 5 Series 530e (2017) Remove | BMW · 2017 5 Series 520d (2017) Imperial Blue Metallic Remove |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Brand | BMW | BMW |
| Model | 5 Series | 5 Series |
| Variant / Trim | 530e | 520d |
| Body type | Sedan | Sedan |
| Vehicle class | Sedan | Sedan |
| Model year | 2017 | 2017 |
| Powertrain | PHEV | ICE |
| 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, Imperial Blue Metallic, Sunset Orange Metallic | Imperial Blue Metallic |
| Powertrain & Performance | ||
| Engine type | B48 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo + electric motor | B47 2.0L 4-cylinder turbo diesel |
| Displacement | 1,998 cc | 1,995 cc |
| Cylinders | — | 4 |
| Aspiration | — | Turbo |
| Fuel type | Petrol | Diesel |
| Max power | 252 hp▲ best | 190 hp |
| Max torque | 420 Nm▲ best | 400 Nm |
| Transmission | 8-speed Steptronic | 8-speed Steptronic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | RWD |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.2 s▲ best | 7.5 s |
| Top speed | 235 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Fuel consumption | 1.9 L/100km▲ best | 4.5 L/100km |
| 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 | 4,936 mm | 4,936 mm |
| Width | 1,868 mm | 1,868 mm |
| Height | 1,466 mm | 1,466 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,975 mm | 2,975 mm |
| Ground clearance | 130 mm | 130 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,870 kg | 1,650 kg |
| Boot capacity | 530 L | 530 L |
| Fuel tank | 46 L | 66 L▲ best |
| 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 | Synthetic leather | Synthetic leather |
| Climate control | Automatic climate control | Automatic climate control |
| Panoramic roof | — | — |
| Wireless charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Infotainment & Connectivity | ||
| Central screen | 10.25 in | 10.25 in |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless | Wireless |
| Android Auto | No | No |
| Speakers | 10 | 10 |
| Safety & ADAS | ||
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ADAS level | L2 | L2 |
| Adaptive cruise control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto emergency braking | ✓ | ✓ |
| 360° camera | — | — |
| Parking sensors | Front & 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 | — |