The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. BMW 520d (13 - 14)
€ 45,600
€ 42,400
€ 45,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 528i is 0.3 inches shorter.
528i
520d
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
528i
520d
3770 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
33 lb
0.88 %
General
528i
520d
F10
Generation
F10
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-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW N47
N53-B30
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
254 hp
181 hp
520d
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
528i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
528i
14.84 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520d
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
52 mpg
528i
30 mpg
52 mpg
520d
23 mpg
city
44 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
557 mi
Range
967 mi
528i
557 mi
967 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
92.5 kWh
528i
147.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
520d
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
