The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 07)
€ 41,500
€ 37,300
€ 41,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘ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 longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
520i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
116.9
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
520d
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.08 %
General
520i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW M47
N20-B20
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
181 hp
161 hp
520d
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
520i
520d
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
20.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
520i
20.34 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
520d
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
40 mpg
520i
37 mpg
40 mpg
520d
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
737 mi
520i
680 mi
737 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
121.3 kWh
520i
121.2 kWh
121.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
