Diesel · 2000–2019
BMW 530D
Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 530D. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 5.4 L/100km, about $1,398 a year in New Zealand.

- Fuel use
- 5.4 L/100km
- 2018 official
- A year's diesel
- $1,398
- at today's prices in New Zealand
- On a full tank
- 1,215 km
- 66 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 530D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $12.71 per 100 km | $1,398 |
| Australia | $2.87/L diesel | $15.56 per 100 km | $1,727 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £17.45 per 100 miles | £1,222 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $14.31 per 100 miles | $1,932 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
G30, 2017–2023
Specs for the 530d; other versions differ a little.
About
- Body
- Sedan
- Size class
- Large
- Generation
- G30
- Built
- 2017-2023
- Seats
- 5
- Doors
- 4
- Drive
- RWD
Size and weight
- Length
- 4,936 mm
- Width
- 1,868 mm
- Height
- 1,466 mm
- Wheelbase
- 2,975 mm
- Kerb weight
- 1,740 kg
- Boot
- 530 L
Engine
- Engine
- 3.0 L 6-cylinder turbo diesel
- Engine size
- 2,993 cc
- Cylinders
- 6
- Aspiration
- Turbo
- Power
- 195 kW
- Torque
- 620 Nm
- Gearbox
- 8-speed automatic
- 0–100 km/h
- 5.7 s
Economy
- Fuel use (combined)
- 5.4 L/100km
- CO₂
- 145 g/km
- Fuel tank
- 66 L
- Uses AdBlue
- Yes
Safety
- ANCAP
- ★★★★★
- ANCAP tested
- 2017
- Euro NCAP
- ★★★★★
- Euro NCAP tested
- 2017
- Auto emergency braking
- Yes
Features
- Apple CarPlay
- Yes
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2018 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.9 L/100km | 48 mpg | 40 mpg | — |
| 2015 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 51 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.7 L/100km | 50 mpg | 42 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 6.4 L/100km | 44 mpg | 37 mpg | — |
| 2009 | Diesel | 6.6 L/100km | 43 mpg | 35 mpg | — |
| 2008 | Diesel | 5.4 L/100km | 53 mpg | 44 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.5 L/100km | 38 mpg | 31 mpg | — |
| 2006 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2005 | Diesel | 7.9 L/100km | 36 mpg | 30 mpg | — |
| 2004 | Diesel | 8.0 L/100km | 35 mpg | 29 mpg | — |
BMW 530D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 530D?
The 2018 BMW 530D uses 5.4 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 530D cost to run a year in New Zealand?
About $1,398 a year at today's average diesel price of $2.34/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.
How far does a BMW 530D go on a full tank?
About 1,215 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 530D's boot?
530 L, for the 530d.
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