The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 48,600
€ 41,900
€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.7 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %
General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N53
B47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
187 hp
523i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
31 mpg
523i
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
565 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
565 mi
523i
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).
145.8 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
145.8 kWh
523i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
