The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)

€ 52,600
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520d Gran Turismo
€ 52,700
 VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20) VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,700

ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 4.3 inches taller than the VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
61.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
74.8
83.9
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)
111.7
191.4
197 in
Length
191.4 in
120.9 in
Wheelbase
111.7 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
4387 lb
Curb Weight
4030 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5203 lb
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
357 lb
8.14 %
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR 4MOTION DSG (17 - 20)

General

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
F07
Generation
3H
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*CUA*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 4000 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
237 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
369 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
369 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR

Performance

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
134 mph
Maximum Speed
152 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Gran Turismo

62 mph 62
mph

295 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR

▶ REPLAY
24.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
24.24 lb/hp
17 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
40 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
43 mpg
40 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
38 mpg
city
33 mpg
No data
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
791 mi
Range
695 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
791 mi
695 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Environmental Impact
113.1 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).
121.3 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
113.1 kWh
121.3 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TDI SCR
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft