The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

€ 48,000
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16) 520d xDrive
€ 42,600
 BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13) 520d Automatic
€ 48,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520d xDrive is 0.3 inches longer.
520d xDrive
520d Automatic
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
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
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
3979 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5137 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4927 lb
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
231 lb
5.8 %
BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)

General

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
520d xDrive
187 hp
181 hp
520d Automatic
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
520d xDrive
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d Automatic

Performance

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520d xDrive

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d Automatic

▶ REPLAY
21.28 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
520d xDrive
21.28 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d Automatic

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
520d xDrive
52 mpg
45 mpg
520d Automatic
45 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
836 mi
520d xDrive
967 mi
836 mi
520d Automatic
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
107 kWh
520d xDrive
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
520d Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520d xDrive
520d Automatic
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