The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (07 - 07)
€ 41,900
€ 39,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 523i and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
523i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
520d
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4542 lb
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.31 %
General
523i
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 M47
N53-B25
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
161 hp
520d
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
523i
520d
147 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.84 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
21.84 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
34 mpg
523i
31 mpg
34 mpg
520d
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
630 mi
523i
565 mi
630 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
141.9 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
