The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (10 - 13)
€ 39,000
€ 41,100
€ 39,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘ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 2.3 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
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
520d
3450 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
287 lb
7.68 %
General
520i
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
520d
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW N47
N43-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
520i
168 hp
181 hp
520d
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
520i
520d
139 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
20.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
520i
20.54 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
49 mpg
520i
34 mpg
49 mpg
520d
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
906 mi
520i
630 mi
906 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
98.8 kWh
520i
130.7 kWh
98.8 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
520d
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
