The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
€ 42,600
€ 47,200
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520d Automatic is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
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
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
General
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Automatic
181 hp
181 hp
520d xDrive
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Automatic
280 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d xDrive
Performance
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
140 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d Automatic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d xDrive
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20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
520d Automatic
20.71 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d xDrive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
520d Automatic
45 mpg
48 mpg
520d xDrive
37 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
836 mi
Range
888 mi
520d Automatic
836 mi
888 mi
520d xDrive
Environmental Impact
107 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).
100.7 kWh
520d Automatic
107 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d xDrive
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Automatic
520d xDrive
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
