What is the actual fuel consumption of the BMW 530?
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The actual fuel consumption of the BMW 530 is 9.9L/100km. The 2020 BMW 530 is equipped with a 2.0T L4 turbocharged engine, model B48B20D. Body dimensions: The 2020 BMW 530 has a length of 5087mm, a width of 1868mm, a height of 1500mm, and a wheelbase of 3108mm. Power specifications: The engine has a maximum power output of 185kw, a maximum torque of 350 Nm, a maximum power speed range of 5200 to 6500 rpm, and a maximum torque speed range of 1450 to 4800 rpm. This engine features direct fuel injection technology and uses an aluminum alloy cylinder head and block. It is paired with a ZF 8-speed automatic transmission. The top speed is 250 km/h. Suspension: The BMW 530 uses a double-wishbone independent suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear.
The fuel consumption of a BMW 530 depends on how you drive and the road conditions. During rush hour in the city, with frequent traffic lights and congestion, my fuel consumption is usually between 11 to 13 liters per 100 kilometers. Sometimes, I get stuck in traffic for over half an hour. On the highway, it’s much more fuel-efficient—cruising at 120 km/h with the speed control, the consumption drops to under 7 liters per 100 kilometers. A full tank can easily cover 800 kilometers. If you frequently accelerate hard or brake suddenly, the fuel consumption will increase by at least one or two points. My car is the high-power 2.0T version, and with two or three passengers and the air conditioning on, the consumption goes up by about half a liter. The BMW’s fuel consumption is slightly higher than the Audi A6, but the power response is truly exhilarating.
I've been driving a 530 for over three years now. When it was new, the fuel consumption was quite stable, just over 10 liters per 100 km in city driving. After running 30,000 kilometers, it gradually increased to 12 liters. After maintenance at the 4S shop where I replaced the spark plugs and air filter, the fuel consumption now stays around 11 liters. Actually, this is common for German cars over time—carbon buildup naturally increases fuel consumption. Using the heater in winter doesn’t affect fuel consumption much, but using air conditioning in summer can add about 1 liter per 100 km in city traffic. On long trips, this car is indeed fuel-efficient. Last time I drove from Beijing to Jinan, over 600 kilometers, the average fuel consumption was only 6.8 liters. With proper maintenance, the fuel consumption won’t get too outrageous.
