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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

530d (Stage 3)

400 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

530d (Stage 2)

348 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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530d (Stage 1)

310 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016
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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) · Facelift 2013

530d

258 hp2993 ccDieselRWDAutomaticTurbochargedSedan2013-2016

Comparison overview

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BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    4.4 s
  • Fastest top speed
    295 km/h
    183 mph
  • Most powerful
    400 hp
    298 kW
  • Highest torque
    896 Nm
    661 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,710 kg
    3,770 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    234 hp/t
    174 kW/t
    4.3 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.5 L/100 km
    36.2 mpg US
    43.5 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.9 L/100 km
    48.0 mpg US
    57.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    144 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,273 km
    791 mi
  • Largest trunk
    520 L
  • Best overall score
    81/100
  • Best performance score
    84/100
  • Best economy score
    92/100
  • Best practicality score
    76/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
Power
400hp298kW+142 hp
348hp260kW+90 hp
310hp231kW+52 hp
258hp192kW
Torque
896Nm661lb-ft+336 Nm
784Nm578lb-ft+224 Nm
700Nm516lb-ft+140 Nm
560Nm413lb-ft
Curb weight
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
1,710kg3,770lb
Gross weight
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
2,320kg5,115lb
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
+35 km/h
284 km/h
176 mph
+24 km/h
274 km/h
170 mph
+14 km/h
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
46.6s99% target: 292 km/h / 181 mph-12.4 s
Calculated
50.7s99% target: 281 km/h / 175 mph-8.3 s
Calculated
53.9s99% target: 271 km/h / 169 mph-5.2 s
Calculated
59.0s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
4.4s-1.4 s
4.8s-1.0 s
5.2s-0.6 s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
11.8s-6.3 s
Calculated
13.5s-4.7 s
Calculated
15.1s-3.0 s
Calculated
18.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
4.2s-1.3 s
Calculated
4.6s-0.9 s
Calculated
4.9s-0.6 s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
4.9L/100 km48mpg US57.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
12.1s-1.6 s
Calculated
12.6s-1.1 s
Calculated
13.1s-0.7 s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
234hp/t174kW/t106hp/1000 lb
Calculated
204hp/t152kW/t92hp/1000 lb
Calculated
181hp/t135kW/t82hp/1000 lb
Calculated
151hp/t113kW/t68hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
524Nm/t351lb-ft/ton
Calculated
458Nm/t307lb-ft/ton
Calculated
409Nm/t274lb-ft/ton
Calculated
327Nm/t219lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,273km791mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
1,273km791mi
Calculated
Displacement
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
2,993cc183cu in
Length
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
4,907mm193in
Width
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
1,860mm73in
Height
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
1,464mm58in
Wheelbase
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
2,968mm117in
Front track
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
1,600mm63in
Rear track
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
1,627mm64in
Ground clearance
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
141mm6in
Trunk volume
520L
520L
520L
520L
Doors
4
4
4
4
Seats
5
5
5
5
Fuel tank
70L
70L
70L
70L
CO2 emissions
144g/km
144g/km
144g/km
144g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 2) 348 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 1) 310 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hpPowerTorque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 2) 348 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 1) 310 hp: Power / Torque
  • BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hp: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp4,000 rpm1,500-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
4.2 s
4.6 s
4.9 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
11.8 s
13.5 s
15.1 s
18.1 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.3 s
2.3 s
2.4 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
5.6 s
5.8 s
6.0 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
8.1 s
8.5 s
8.7 s
9.2 s
1000 ft
305 m
10.3 s
10.7 s
11.1 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
12.1 s
12.6 s
13.1 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
203 km/h
126 mph
193 km/h
120 mph
186 km/h
116 mph
175 km/h
109 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp has 142 hp more than BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hp.

The biggest power difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp: 142 hp (106 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hp: 1.4 s.

The closest cars by acceleration are BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 2) 348 hp and BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 1) 310 hp, separated by only 0.4 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
400 hp
298 kW
4.4 s
295 km/h
183 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
348 hp
260 kW
4.8 s
284 km/h
176 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
310 hp
231 kW
5.2 s
274 km/h
170 mph
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
258 hp
192 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
0-100 km/h4.4 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
Power
348 hp
260 kW
0-100 km/h4.8 s
Top speed
284 km/h
176 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.2 s
Top speed
274 km/h
170 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
Power
258 hp
192 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.4 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
4.8 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.2 s
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hp
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
BMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 3)400 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 2)348 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d (Stage 1)310 hpBMW5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI)Facelift 2013530d258 hp
Power
400 hp
298 kW
348 hp
260 kW
310 hp
231 kW
258 hp
192 kW
Torque
896 Nm
661 lb-ft
784 Nm
578 lb-ft
700 Nm
516 lb-ft
560 Nm
413 lb-ft
Acceleration
4.4 s
4.8 s
5.2 s
5.8 s
Top speed
295 km/h
183 mph
284 km/h
176 mph
274 km/h
170 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
1,710 kg
3,770 lb
Fuel consumption
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
5.5 L/100 km
42.8 mpg US
51.4 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Doors/seats
4 doors
5 seats
Trunk
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Length
4,907 mm
193.2 in
Height
1,464 mm
57.6 in
Range score
1,273 km
791 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
1,273 km
791 mi
CO2 score
144 g/km
144 g/km
144 g/km
144 g/km
Trunk score
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
520 L
18.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
234 hp/t
174 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
204 hp/t
152 kW/t
4.9 kg/hp
181 hp/t
135 kW/t
5.5 kg/hp
151 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 2) 348 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 1) 310 hpBMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d 258 hp
Consumption5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK5.5 L/100 km42.8 mpg US51.4 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km9.63 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi15.49 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal825 L218 US gal181 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year1,444 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

BMW 5 Series Sedan (F10 LCI) Facelift 2013 530d (Stage 3) 400 hp

  • Has 52 hp more
  • Has 112 Nm more
  • Is 0.4 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 11 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 30 hp/t better power-to-weight

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest CO2 emissions

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