The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. VW Arteon 2.0 TSI DSG (17 - 18)
€ 52,600
€ 42,600
€ 52,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 TSI.
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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
197
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 TSI
4387 lb
Curb Weight
3530 lb
5611 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4696 lb
Weight Difference:
858 lb
19.56 %
General
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
N47-D20
Engine Code
*DKZ*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4180 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
181 hp
187 hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
280 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Performance
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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24.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.88 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
24.24 lb/hp
18.88 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
39 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
43 mpg
39 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
38 mpg
city
30 mpg
No data
highway
48 mpg
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
791 mi
Range
684 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
791 mi
684 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
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).
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).
113.6 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
113.1 kWh
113.6 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1224 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15.9 cu ft
48.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
44.1 cu ft
