The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 41,900

€ 48,600

€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 523i is 3.7 inches shorter and 0.9 inches narrower.
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
117.1
194.3
190.6 in
Length
194.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.93 %

General
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
E60
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW B47
N53-B25
Engine Code
B47-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
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
523i
187 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
147 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
523i
31 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
22 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
565 mi
Range
988 mi
523i
565 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
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).
80.3 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data