The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 39,400
€ 40,200
€ 39,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520i.
520d
520i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb
Weight Difference:
165 lb
4.48 %
General
520d
520i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW M47
Engine Series
BMW N20
M47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d
161 hp
181 hp
520i
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
520d
34 mpg
35 mpg
520i
25 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
639 mi
520d
630 mi
639 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
128.7 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
