The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 39,700
€ 42,400
€ 39,700
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 523i is 2.3 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520i.
523i
520i
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
192.9
190.6 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
520i
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
243 lb
6.54 %
General
523i
520i
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
520i
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N20
N53-B25
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
523i
187 hp
181 hp
520i
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
523i
520i
147 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
523i
18.57 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
523i
31 mpg
37 mpg
520i
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
680 mi
523i
580 mi
680 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
523i
142.1 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
