The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (17 - ..)
€ 41,900
€ 48,400
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 523i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.7 inches shorter, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the 520d.
523i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
58.2
73.5
83.7
72.7 in
Width
73.5 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58.2 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
3527 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.14 %
General
523i
520d
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
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
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
523i
520d
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
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.28 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
19.28 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
520d
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
57 mpg
523i
31 mpg
57 mpg
520d
22 mpg
city
50 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
565 mi
Range
1000 mi
523i
565 mi
1000 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).
84.3 kWh
523i
145.8 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1345 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
