The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 47,500

€ 44,500

€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 528i and the 520d BluePerformance are absolutely identical. Both are 192.9 inches long, 73.2 inches wide and 57.6 inches tall.
528i
520d BluePerformance
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
192.9
192.9 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
520d BluePerformance
3737 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb

Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.29 %

General
528i
520d BluePerformance
F10
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
520d BluePerformance
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
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
528i
242 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
528i
520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
15.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
528i
15.44 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
528i
36 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
669 mi
Range
925 mi
528i
669 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
528i
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
520d BluePerformance
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