The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 47,200
€ 45,700
€ 47,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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 193.2 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
520d
520i
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
116.9
193.2
116.9
193.2
193.2 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
520i
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
6.38 %
General
520d
520i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d
520i
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW N20
N47-D20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
520d
181 hp
181 hp
520i
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520d
280 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
520d
520i
142 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
21.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
520d
21.98 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
520i
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
520d
48 mpg
38 mpg
520i
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
888 mi
Range
702 mi
520d
888 mi
702 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
117.5 kWh
520d
100.7 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
