The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW 520d (07 - 07)
€ 58,300
€ 37,300
€ 58,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of the 540i and the 520d are absolutely identical. Both are 190.6 inches long, 72.7 inches wide and 57.8 inches tall.
540i
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
190.6
190.6 in
Length
190.6 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
540i
520d
3825 lb
Curb Weight
3494 lb
4894 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4519 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
8.65 %
General
540i
520d
E60
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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 M47
N62-B40
Engine Code
M47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4 L / 196 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
302 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
161 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
302 hp
161 hp
520d
288 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
540i
288 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
540i
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
12.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.7 lb/hp
540i
12.67 lb/hp
21.7 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
40 mpg
540i
24 mpg
40 mpg
520d
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
449 mi
Range
737 mi
540i
449 mi
737 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
183.8 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).
121.3 kWh
540i
183.8 kWh
121.3 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
