BMW 530I performance summary
The 2026 BMW 530I makes 248 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 5.9s, about 5.5s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 155 mph (250 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 13.86s.
On Carspeed's data it is brisk — quicker off the line than 61% of the cars in our database, with more power than 43% of them and a higher top speed than 68%. That works out to roughly 230 per horsepower at list price.
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How the BMW 530I ranks against 1,484 cars
BMW 530I vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 530I | 248 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Volkswagen Golf GTI | 245 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| BMW 230i Coupe | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC (W205 Facelift) | 255 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
| Volkswagen Golf R Cabriolet | 265 | 5.9s | 250 km/h | 13.86s |
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BMW 530I FAQ
What is the BMW 530I 0-60 mph time?
The BMW 530I does 0-60 mph in about 5.5s, based on its 5.9s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW 530I?
The listed top speed is 155 mph, or 250 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW 530I have?
The BMW 530I is listed at 248 hp with 400 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW 530I quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW 530I quarter-mile at 13.86s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW 530I?
Similar performance rivals include Volkswagen Golf GTI, BMW 230i Coupe, Mercedes-Benz C 300 4MATIC.