The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520i (07 - 10)
€ 48,400
€ 36,800
€ 48,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the 520i.
520d
520i
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
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
117.1
194.3
113.7
190.6
194.3 in
Length
190.6 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3605 lb
Curb Weight
3384 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.1 %
General
520d
520i
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW N43
B47-D20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
520d
187 hp
168 hp
520i
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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19.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.14 lb/hp
520d
19.28 lb/hp
20.14 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
35 mpg
520d
57 mpg
35 mpg
520i
50 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1000 mi
Range
649 mi
520d
1000 mi
649 mi
520i
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).
127 kWh
520d
84.3 kWh
127 kWh
520i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
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
