The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 42,600
€ 48,900
€ 42,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 520i.
520d
520i
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb
Weight Difference:
209 lb
5.58 %
General
520d
520i
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B48
N47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20
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 5000 rpm
520d
181 hp
181 hp
520i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
20.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
520d
20.71 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
44 mpg
520d
45 mpg
44 mpg
520i
37 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
836 mi
Range
782 mi
520d
836 mi
782 mi
520i
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).
102.4 kWh
520d
107 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
