The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520i Steptronic (13 - 17)
€ 43,800
€ 45,700
€ 43,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,700
ⓘ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
520i
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
520i
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3726 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4905 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.02 %
General
523i
520i
F10
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-B30
Engine Code
N20-B20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
201 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
523i
201 hp
181 hp
520i
199 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
523i
199 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
523i
520i
148 mph
Maximum Speed
145 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
520i
▶ REPLAY
18.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.59 lb/hp
523i
18.92 lb/hp
20.59 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520i
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
38 mpg
523i
31 mpg
38 mpg
520i
22 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
572 mi
Range
702 mi
523i
572 mi
702 mi
520i
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).
117.5 kWh
523i
144 kWh
117.5 kWh
520i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
