The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 528i (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

€ 46,600
BMW 528i (13 - 16) 528i
€ 38,700
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10) 520d
€ 46,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,700

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The 528i is 2.6 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
528i
520d
57.6
Blueprint BMW 528i (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.8
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
72.7
80.2
73.2 in
Width
72.7 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.6 in
Height
57.8 in
Blueprint BMW 528i (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in

Vehicle Weight

528i
520d
3715 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4519 lb
BMW 528i (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
220 lb
5.92 %
BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)

General

528i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
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 N47
N20-B20
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
161 hp
520d
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

528i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

528i

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

520d

 REPLAY
15.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
528i
15.35 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

528i
520d
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
528i
36 mpg
46 mpg
520d
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
659 mi
Range
853 mi
528i
659 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
125 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).
104.9 kWh
528i
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

528i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data