BMW 530d (G31)

BMW 5 series 2020 3.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 530d is being produced from January, 2020. It has six-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 3.0 litres, which produces power of 286 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 650 Nm (Newton metres) on 1500 revolutions per minute.

This 6-cylinder 24-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 250 up to 420 thousand kilometres. Remember that engine life depends on regular maintenance and the quality of the materials used (oils, fuels, etc.).
More engine specs 
This BMW 5 series 3.0 engine oil type is 5W-30, 5W-40 and oil capacity is 6.5 litres.

BMW 530d has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 530d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 5.7 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 250 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 530d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 7.4 litres per 100km.

With the same engine there is also BMW 5 series version with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 530d AT 4x4) available
BMW 5 series 3.0 service information and maintenance intervals Oil change intervals, capacities and specifications, service information for filters, spark plugs, belts etc.
BMW 5 series 2020

BMW 530d technical data

Model: BMW 530d
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2020. January
Engine: 2993 cm3 Diesel, 6 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 286 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 650 NM ON 1500 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: Rear wheel drive (RWD)
Top speed: 250 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 5.7 seconds
Fuel consumption: 7.4 l/100km (31.8 MPG) by user reviews from various sources
Fuel tank capacity: 66 litres (17.4 gallons)
Car dimensions: 4.96m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.50m (height)
Turning diameter: 12 meters
Ground clearance: 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle)
Trunk capacity: 560 litres
Trunk max capacity: 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down)
Gross weight: 2550 kg

BMW 530d engine B57D30O0

Engine reliability:

Overall, this engine can last around 250,000 to 420,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
Engine displacement 2993 cm3
Number of cylinders 6
Bore (cylinder diameter) 84 mm
Stroke length (piston move) 90 mm
Compression ratio 16 : 1
Camshaft drive Timing chain

Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more.

More service info
Timing chain change interval 200,000 km (specified), 120,000 km (recommended)

Fuel system Common Rail

Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair.

BMW 530d oil type 5W-30, 5W-40
Oil capacity 6.5 litres (6.9 quarts) More service info
Coolant capacity 9.93 litres (10.5 quarts)
Power 265 - 286 HP ON 4000 RPM
Torque 620 - 650 NM ON 1500 RPM
Start of production (year) 2015
Duration of production 9 years
Engine also used on BMW X5 BMW 7 sērija BMW X3 BMW X6 BMW 6 sērija and 2 other models

Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design.

All BMW 5 series estate car [2020 modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Drive type
BMW 520i

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 530i 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 530i 4x4 2.0 Petrol 252 HP - All wheel
BMW 520d

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 190 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 520d 4x4

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption

2.0 Diesel 190 HP - All wheel
BMW 520e 2.0 Hybrid 163 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 530e 2.0 Hybrid 184 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 530e 4x4 2.0 Hybrid 184 HP - All wheel
BMW 540i 4x4

Most powerfull petrol version (333 HP)

3.0 Petrol 333 HP - All wheel
BMW 530d 3.0 Diesel 286 HP - Rear wheel
BMW 530d 4x4 3.0 Diesel 286 HP - All wheel
BMW 540d 4x4

Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.8 seconds

3.0 Diesel 340 HP - All wheel
BMW 5 series 2020 reviews
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