The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540d xDrive Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16)
€ 66,800
€ 45,500
€ 66,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 540d is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the 520d.
540d
520d
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
73.5 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.6 in
117.1
194.3
116.9
193.2
194.3 in
Length
193.2 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
540d
520d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3759 lb
5401 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
6.84 %
General
540d
520d
G30
Generation
F10
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
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
502 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540d
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
540d
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
540d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
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12.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.1 lb/hp
540d
12.77 lb/hp
20.1 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540d
520d
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
57 mpg
540d
42 mpg
57 mpg
520d
35 mpg
city
48 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
733 mi
Range
1061 mi
540d
733 mi
1061 mi
520d
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).
84.3 kWh
540d
115.2 kWh
84.3 kWh
520d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
278 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540d
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1367 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
