The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i xDrive Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 51,400
€ 39,000
€ 51,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,000
ⓘ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 520i.
528i
520i
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
193.2
113.7
190.6
193.2 in
Length
190.6 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
520i
3935 lb
Curb Weight
3450 lb
5093 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
12.32 %
General
528i
520i
F10
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
520i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N20
Engine Series
BMW N43
N20-B20
Engine Code
N43-B20


4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
242 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6700 rpm
528i
242 hp
168 hp
520i
258 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
528i
258 lb‑ft
155 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
528i
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
520i
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16.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.54 lb/hp
528i
16.26 lb/hp
20.54 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
520i
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
34 mpg
528i
37 mpg
34 mpg
520i
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
680 mi
Range
630 mi
528i
680 mi
630 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
130.7 kWh
528i
121.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
528i
520i
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
















