The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 38,700
€ 45,500
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 520d Special is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d Steptronic.
520d Special
520d Steptronic
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Special
520d Steptronic
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
7.05 %
General
520d Special
520d Steptronic
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Special
520d Steptronic
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B47
N47-D20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d Special
161 hp
187 hp
520d Steptronic
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520d Special
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Steptronic
Performance
520d Special
520d Steptronic
141 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d Special
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d Steptronic
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21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
520d Special
21.7 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d Steptronic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Special
520d Steptronic
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
57 mpg
520d Special
46 mpg
57 mpg
520d Steptronic
36 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
1061 mi
520d Special
853 mi
1061 mi
520d Steptronic
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
84.3 kWh
520d Special
104.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d Steptronic
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Special
520d Steptronic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
