The Comparative Analysis :

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) vs. BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)

€ 50,100
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18) VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
€ 52,600
 BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17) BMW 520d Gran Turismo
€ 50,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 52,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Arteon 2.0 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.6 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 4.3 inches lower than the BMW 520d Gran Turismo.
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
57.1
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
73.7
83.7
61.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
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
Blueprint VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
111.7
191.4
Blueprint BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)
120.9
197
191.4 in
Length
197 in
111.7 in
Wheelbase
120.9 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
3783 lb
Curb Weight
4387 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5611 lb
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI 4MOTION DSG (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
604 lb
13.77 %
BMW 520d Gran Turismo Steptronic (13 - 17)

General

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
3H
Generation
F07
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Series
BMW N47
*DJH*
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
276 hp
181 hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
BMW 520d Gran Turismo

Performance

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

BMW 520d Gran Turismo

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13.71 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.24 lb/hp
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
13.71 lb/hp
24.24 lb/hp
BMW 520d Gran Turismo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
43 mpg
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
43 mpg
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
26 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
562 mi
Range
791 mi
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
562 mi
791 mi
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
113.1 kWh
VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
138.2 kWh
113.1 kWh
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
232 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Arteon 2.0 TSI
BMW 520d Gran Turismo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
1224 lb
15.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
44.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
48.1 cu ft