The Comparative Analysis :
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT DSG (18 - 19) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 38,800
€ 48,700
€ 38,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 48,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
57.1
73.7
83.7
61.4
74.8
83.9
73.7 in
Width
74.8 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.9 in
57.1 in
Height
61.4 in
111.7
191.4
120.9
196.8
191.4 in
Length
196.8 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
3430 lb
Curb Weight
4299 lb
4586 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5523 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
20.21 %
General
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DAD*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
148 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
184 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Performance
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
137 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
▶ REPLAY
23.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.75 lb/hp
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
23.18 lb/hp
23.75 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
40 mpg
44 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
31 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
695 mi
Range
821 mi
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
695 mi
821 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
109.1 kWh
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
111.8 kWh
109.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Arteon 1.5 TSI OPF ACT
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.5 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft
