The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 40,900
€ 44,500
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘ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 is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
520d
520d BluePerformance
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
520d BluePerformance
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.16 %
General
520d
520d BluePerformance
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
520d BluePerformance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N47
N47-D20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d
161 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
520d
520d BluePerformance
140 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
50 mpg
520d
42 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
31 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
925 mi
520d
777 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
96.7 kWh
520d
115.2 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520d BluePerformance
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
