The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 528i (13 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 46,600
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,600
ⓘ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 528i.
520i
528i
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
528i
3384 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.91 %
General
520i
528i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
528i
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N20
N43-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
520i
168 hp
242 hp
528i
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
520i
528i
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
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20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.35 lb/hp
520i
20.14 lb/hp
15.35 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
528i
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520i
35 mpg
36 mpg
528i
26 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
659 mi
520i
649 mi
659 mi
528i
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).
125 kWh
520i
127 kWh
125 kWh
528i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
