The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 528i (10 - 11)
€ 48,900
€ 45,600
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520i is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 528i.
520i
528i
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
528i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3770 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
231 lb
6.13 %
General
520i
528i
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
520i
528i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW N53
B48-B20
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
520i
181 hp
254 hp
528i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
229 lb‑ft
528i
Performance
520i
528i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.84 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
14.84 lb/hp
528i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
528i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
30 mpg
520i
44 mpg
30 mpg
528i
34 mpg
city
23 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
557 mi
520i
782 mi
557 mi
528i
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).
147.7 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
147.7 kWh
528i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
528i
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
