The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 43,300
€ 36,800
€ 43,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘ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 BluePerformance is 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520i.
520d BluePerformance
520i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d BluePerformance
520i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
9.45 %
General
520d BluePerformance
520i
F10
Generation
E60
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 BluePerformance
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N43
N47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
520d BluePerformance
181 hp
168 hp
520i
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
520d BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d BluePerformance
520i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d BluePerformance
520i
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
35 mpg
520d BluePerformance
49 mpg
35 mpg
520i
41 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
649 mi
520d BluePerformance
906 mi
649 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
127 kWh
520d BluePerformance
98.8 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d BluePerformance
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
