The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (14 - 16)
€ 56,100
€ 43,200
€ 56,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,200
ⓘ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 540i is 2.6 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d.
540i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
190.6
116.9
193.2
190.6 in
Length
193.2 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
520d
3803 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
4872 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
66 lb
1.74 %
General
540i
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
540i
520d
V8 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW N62
Engine Series
BMW B47
N62-B40
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
302 hp
187 hp
520d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
540i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
12.59 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.98 lb/hp
540i
12.59 lb/hp
19.98 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
520d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
55 mpg
540i
22 mpg
55 mpg
520d
15 mpg
city
46 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
414 mi
Range
1012 mi
540i
414 mi
1012 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
198.9 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).
88.5 kWh
540i
198.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
402 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
