The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d (17 - 18)
€ 45,300
€ 46,100
€ 45,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 46,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 528i is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.5 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the 520d.
528i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
58.2
73.5
83.7
73.2 in
Width
73.5 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58.2 in
116.9
192.9
117.1
194.3
192.9 in
Length
194.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
520d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.15 %
General
528i
520d
F10
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
528i
520d
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW B47
N20-B20
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
187 hp
520d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
528i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
148 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
528i
15.35 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520d
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
528i
35 mpg
56 mpg
520d
26 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
17.4 gal
639 mi
Range
976 mi
528i
639 mi
976 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
86.4 kWh
528i
128.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1356 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
