The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) vs. BMW 520i (13 - 16)

€ 42,900
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
€ 41,500
 BMW 520i (13 - 16) 520i
€ 42,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,500

ⓘ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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance is 0.3 inches shorter.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW 520i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4861 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics BluePerformance (12 - 13)
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.47 %
BMW 520i (13 - 16)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
F10
Generation
F10
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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-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 EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
181 hp
181 hp
520i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
144 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance

62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520i

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
20.65 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
520i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
52 mpg
37 mpg
520i
42 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
680 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
967 mi
680 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
121.2 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
92.5 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition BluePerformance
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data