The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d Automatic (10 - 13)
€ 48,900
€ 42,600
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,600
ⓘ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 longer.
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
193.2
116.9
192.9
193.2 in
Length
192.9 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
520d
3748 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
4927 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
0 lb
0 %
General
528i
520d
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
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
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
528i
520d
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
▶ REPLAY
15.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
528i
15.49 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520d
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
45 mpg
528i
39 mpg
45 mpg
520d
29 mpg
city
37 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
713 mi
Range
836 mi
528i
713 mi
836 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
115.6 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).
107 kWh
528i
115.6 kWh
107 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
229 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 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










