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