The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13) vs. VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT (17 - 18)
€ 48,700
€ 35,300
€ 48,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The BMW 520d Gran Turismo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
61.4
74.8
83.9
57.1
73.7
83.7
74.8 in
Width
73.7 in
83.9 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
61.4 in
Height
57.1 in
120.9
196.8
111.7
191.4
196.8 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in
Vehicle Weight
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
4299 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
5523 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
983 lb
22.87 %
General
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DAD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
148 hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
132 mph
Maximum Speed
138 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
23.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
23.75 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
46 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
44 mpg
46 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
40 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
55 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
821 mi
Range
804 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
821 mi
804 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
96.6 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
109.1 kWh
96.6 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1160 lb
12.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
