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Home›Consumption›BMW 530d vs BMW 520d

Consumption comparison

BMW 530d xDrive Touring G30 vs BMW 520d G60: how much do I save per year?

Same car, two powertrains. The simulator below calculates the gap based on your mileage and charging type.

BMWDiesel

530d xDrive Touring G30

66 L · 2018

5,9 L/100km

VS
BMWDieselMost economical

520d G60

2025

5,6 L/100km

MotorwayRange & chargingPerformance0-100, top speedConsumptionAnnual TCO

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

5 000 km50 000 km

Simulated driving mix

Drag anywhere on the bar to adjust

Fuel price

Petrol 95 : 2,03 €/L·Diesel : 2,25 €/L

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

Typical annual usage : Mix 30% city / 50% road / 20% motorway

BMWPetrol

530d xDrive Touring G30

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

2 069€

13,79 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 1 017 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
6,1 L/100km
Fuel price
2,25 €/L
Fuel used
921,0 L per year
BMWPetrolMost economical

520d G60

Annual energy cost · 15 000 km

1 972€

13,14 € / 100 km

Equivalent to 970 L of petrol 95 per year

Weighted consumption
5,9 L/100km
Fuel price
2,25 €/L
Fuel used
877,8 L per year
Annual gap 520d vs 530d xDrive Touring+97 €/an≈ 43 L diesel

BMW 520d G60 costs 97 €/an less in energy than BMW 530d xDrive Touring G30, over 15 000 km for this driving mix.

≈ 43 L of diesel saved per year

Your savings over the ownership period

Cumulative projection by annual mileage. The cheaper-to-run vehicle widens the gap year after year.

Annual mileage

15 000 km/an

1 year

97 €

≈ 48 L petrol 95

3 years

291 €

≈ 143 L petrol 95

5 years

485 €

≈ 239 L petrol 95

10 years

970 €

≈ 477 L petrol 95

Cumulative savings for BMW 520d G60 versus BMW 530d xDrive Touring G30. Excluding purchase, insurance, maintenance and depreciation.

Annual fuel cost breakdown

Projection over 15 000 km/year.

BMW

530d xDrive Touring G30

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel2,25 €/L15 000 km0,138 €/km2 069 €
BMW

520d G60

Fuelkm/year€/kmAnnual cost
Annual fuel2,25 €/L15 000 km0,131 €/km1 972 €

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Frequently asked questions

On a 100 km mixed trip, the BMW 530d xDrive Touring and BMW 520d have a near-identical cost per km with default parameters. The gap becomes significant once you enter your actual energy prices.

The BMW 520d is cheaper across all distances with default rates. If your energy prices differ significantly, simulate to see the real impact on your budget.