The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 48,900
€ 42,400
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520i Steptronic is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 520i Automatic.
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
192.9
194.3 in
Length
192.9 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.74 %
General
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
G30
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 Steptronic
520i Automatic
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N20
B48-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
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
520i Steptronic
181 hp
181 hp
520i Automatic
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
520i Steptronic
214 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i Automatic
Performance
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i Steptronic
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i Automatic
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
520i Steptronic
19.55 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
520i Automatic
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
520i Steptronic
44 mpg
37 mpg
520i Automatic
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
680 mi
520i Steptronic
782 mi
680 mi
520i Automatic
Environmental Impact
102.4 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).
121.2 kWh
520i Steptronic
102.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i Automatic
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i Steptronic
520i Automatic
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
