The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 40,400
€ 44,700
€ 40,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,700
ⓘ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 Automatic is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d Steptronic.
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
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
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.46 %
General
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Automatic
175 hp
181 hp
520d Steptronic
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Automatic
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d Steptronic
Performance
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
142 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
520d Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d Steptronic
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20.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.77 lb/hp
520d Automatic
20.09 lb/hp
20.77 lb/hp
520d Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
52 mpg
520d Automatic
42 mpg
52 mpg
520d Steptronic
31 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
967 mi
520d Automatic
777 mi
967 mi
520d Steptronic
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
92.5 kWh
520d Automatic
115.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d Steptronic
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Automatic
520d Steptronic
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
