The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 43,800
€ 48,000
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,000
ⓘ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 523i is 0.3 inches shorter.
523i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.6
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
116.9
192.9
116.9
193.2
192.9 in
Length
193.2 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
520d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5137 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
4.42 %
General
523i
520d
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
520d
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
201 hp
187 hp
520d
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
523i
520d
148 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.28 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
21.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
523i
31 mpg
52 mpg
520d
22 mpg
city
45 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
967 mi
523i
572 mi
967 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
144 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).
92.5 kWh
523i
144 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
