The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) vs. BMW 540i xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 38,700
€ 63,800
€ 38,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 63,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 540i.
520d
540i
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
540i
3494 lb
Curb Weight
3825 lb
4519 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5159 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
General
520d
540i
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
540i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW B58
N47-D20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
520d
161 hp
335 hp
540i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
520d
540i
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
220 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
21.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.42 lb/hp
520d
21.7 lb/hp
11.42 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
540i
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d
46 mpg
34 mpg
540i
36 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
853 mi
Range
613 mi
520d
853 mi
613 mi
540i
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).
130.7 kWh
520d
104.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
540i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1334 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
