The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 48,900
€ 61,200
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 61,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 520i and the 540i are absolutely identical. Both are 194.3 inches long, 73.5 inches wide and 58.2 inches tall.
520i
540i
58.2
73.5
83.7
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
58.2 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
540i
3538 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5004 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
3.88 %
General
520i
540i
G30
Generation
G30
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
540i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW B58
B48-B20
Engine Code
B58-B30
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
6
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
520i
181 hp
335 hp
540i
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
540i
Performance
520i
540i
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.99 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
10.99 lb/hp
540i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
540i
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
520i
44 mpg
36 mpg
540i
34 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
782 mi
Range
650 mi
520i
782 mi
650 mi
540i
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).
123.1 kWh
520i
102.4 kWh
123.1 kWh
540i
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
540i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1323 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
