The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (10 - 13) vs. BMW 528i (11 - 13)
€ 41,100

€ 45,300

€ 41,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520d and the 528i are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d
528i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
192.9
116.9
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
528i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.59 %

General
520d
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
528i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d
181 hp
242 hp
528i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
520d
528i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

528i
▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
520d
20.65 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
528i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
520d
49 mpg
35 mpg
528i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
639 mi
520d
906 mi
639 mi
528i
Environmental Impact
98.8 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
128.7 kWh
520d
98.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
528i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data