The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 66,800
€ 48,600
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,600
ⓘ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 length and width, but the 540d is 0.5 inches taller.
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
73.5
83.7
73.5 in
Width
73.5 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
117.1
194.3
194.3 in
Length
194.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.1 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.75 %
General
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B57
Engine Series
BMW B47
B57-D30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
316 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
540d
316 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
60 mpg
540d
42 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
35 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
733 mi
Range
988 mi
540d
733 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
80.3 kWh
540d
115.2 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
