The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)
€ 46,100
€ 41,500
€ 46,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 520i.
520d
520i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
520d
520i
G30
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
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N20
B47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d
187 hp
181 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
520d
19.04 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d
56 mpg
37 mpg
520i
48 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
976 mi
Range
680 mi
520d
976 mi
680 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
121.2 kWh
520d
86.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1356 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
