The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 40,900
€ 39,000
€ 40,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520d and the 520i are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
520d
520i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.88 %
General
520d
520i
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N43
N47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
520d
161 hp
168 hp
520i
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
520d
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
140 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
21.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
520d
21.84 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520d
42 mpg
34 mpg
520i
31 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
777 mi
Range
630 mi
520d
777 mi
630 mi
520i
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).
130.7 kWh
520d
115.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
