The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) vs. BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

€ 45,700
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17) 520i
€ 47,500
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) 528i
€ 45,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,500

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 520i is 0.3 inches longer.
520i
528i
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
73.2
82.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
73.2 in
Width
73.2 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

520i
528i
3726 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4905 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4916 lb
BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13)

General

520i
528i
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520i
528i
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N20
N20-B20
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
520i
181 hp
242 hp
528i
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520i
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
528i

Performance

520i
528i
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

520i

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

528i

 REPLAY
20.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.44 lb/hp
520i
20.59 lb/hp
15.44 lb/hp
528i

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520i
528i
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520i
38 mpg
36 mpg
528i
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
702 mi
Range
669 mi
520i
702 mi
669 mi
528i
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).
123.1 kWh
520i
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
528i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

520i
528i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data