The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 540i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18)
€ 61,200
€ 48,600
€ 61,200
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 540i is 0.5 inches taller.
540i
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
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
3682 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
5004 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4949 lb
Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.29 %
General
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
G30
Generation
G30
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Straight-six gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW B58
Engine Series
BMW B47
B58-B30
Engine Code
B47-D20
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
335 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
540i
335 hp
187 hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
332 lb‑ft
at 1380 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
540i
332 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Performance
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
233 ft
0.000 sec
540i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
▶ REPLAY
10.99 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
540i
10.99 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy / Emissions
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
60 mpg
540i
36 mpg
60 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
26 mpg
city
53 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
650 mi
Range
988 mi
540i
650 mi
988 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Environmental Impact
123.1 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
540i
123.1 kWh
80.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
540i
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1323 lb
Maximum Payload
1389 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
