The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. BMW 523i (10 - 11)
€ 38,700
€ 43,800
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,800
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 523i.
520d
523i
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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
523i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3803 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4982 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.13 %
General
520d
523i
E60
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
523i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N53
N47-D20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
520d
161 hp
201 hp
523i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
520d
523i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.92 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
18.92 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
523i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
31 mpg
520d
46 mpg
31 mpg
523i
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
853 mi
Range
572 mi
520d
853 mi
572 mi
523i
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).
144 kWh
520d
104.9 kWh
144 kWh
523i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
523i
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
