The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

€ 48,400
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) 520d Steptronic
€ 40,900
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10) 520d Special
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The 520d Steptronic is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 520d Special.
520d Steptronic
520d Special
58.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
73.5
83.7
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

520d Steptronic
520d Special
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4542 lb
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.44 %
BMW 520d Special Edition Automatic (09 - 10)

General

520d Steptronic
520d Special
G30
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 automatic 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Steptronic

62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

520d Special

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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
520d Steptronic
19.28 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d Special

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d Steptronic
520d Special
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
42 mpg
520d Steptronic
57 mpg
42 mpg
520d Special
50 mpg
city
31 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1000 mi
Range
777 mi
520d Steptronic
1000 mi
777 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).
115.2 kWh
520d Steptronic
84.3 kWh
115.2 kWh
520d Special
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d Steptronic
520d Special
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1345 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data