The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 45,700
€ 39,000
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 Steptronic is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520i Automatic.
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
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 Steptronic
520i Automatic
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.41 %
General
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N43
N20-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
520i Steptronic
181 hp
168 hp
520i Automatic
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
520i Steptronic
199 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i Automatic
Performance
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
145 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520i Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i Automatic
▶ REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
520i Steptronic
20.59 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
520i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
34 mpg
520i Steptronic
38 mpg
34 mpg
520i Automatic
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
702 mi
Range
630 mi
520i Steptronic
702 mi
630 mi
520i Automatic
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
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).
130.7 kWh
520i Steptronic
117.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
520i Automatic
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
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
