The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 48,000
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 520i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d.
520i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
520d
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
14.95 %
General
520i
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i
520d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW B47
N43-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
168 hp
187 hp
520d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
520i
520d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
520i
20.14 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
520i
35 mpg
52 mpg
520d
26 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
967 mi
520i
649 mi
967 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
127 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).
92.5 kWh
520i
127 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data











