The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW 520d Special Edition (09 - 10)
€ 50,100
€ 38,700
€ 50,100
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 2.3 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the 520d.
528i
520d
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.8
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
116.9
192.9
113.7
190.6
192.9 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
520d
3924 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
5082 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
430 lb
10.96 %
General
528i
520d
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic 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
153 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
6.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
295 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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16.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
528i
16.21 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520d
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
46 mpg
528i
34 mpg
46 mpg
520d
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
621 mi
Range
853 mi
528i
621 mi
853 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
104.9 kWh
528i
132.6 kWh
104.9 kWh
520d
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1157 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
