The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,600

€ 48,900

€ 48,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length and width, but the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 0.5 inches lower.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
57.8
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4850 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.62 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
G30
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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW B48
B47-D20
Engine Code
B48-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
181 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
214 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

520i
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.55 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
19.55 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
44 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
44 mpg
520i
53 mpg
city
34 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
988 mi
Range
782 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
782 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
102.4 kWh
520i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1312 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data