Diesel · 2007–2018

BMW 520D

Fuel consumption, running costs and specs for the BMW 520D. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 4.3 L/100km, about $1,107 a year in New Zealand.

BMW 520D in grey
Fuel use
4.3 L/100km
2018 official
A year's diesel
$1,107
at today's prices in New Zealand
On a full tank
1,535 km
66 L tank
Seats
5

What a 520D costs to run

At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, New Zealand first.

CountryAverage price todayCost to driveA typical year
New Zealand$2.34/L diesel$10.06 per 100 km$1,107
Australia$2.87/L diesel$12.32 per 100 km$1,367
United Kingdom£2.00/L diesel£13.82 per 100 miles£967
United States$6.20/gal diesel$11.34 per 100 miles$1,530

A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.

G30, 2017–2023

Specs for the 520d; other versions differ a little.

About

Body
Sedan
Size class
Large
Generation
G30
Built
2017-2023
Seats
5
Doors
4
Drive
RWD

Size and weight

Length
4,936 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,466 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Kerb weight
1,630 kg
Boot
530 L

Engine

Engine
2.0 L 4-cylinder turbo diesel
Engine size
1,995 cc
Cylinders
4
Aspiration
Turbo
Power
140 kW
Torque
400 Nm
Gearbox
8-speed automatic

Economy

Fuel use (combined)
4.6 L/100km
CO₂
122 g/km
Fuel tank
66 L
Uses AdBlue
Yes

Safety

ANCAP
★★★★★
ANCAP tested
2017
Euro NCAP
★★★★★
Euro NCAP tested
2017
Auto emergency braking
Yes

Features

Apple CarPlay
Yes

Official figures by year

From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.

YearFuelUsesUKUSRange
2018Diesel4.3 L/100km66 mpg55 mpg—
2017Diesel5.0 L/100km57 mpg47 mpg—
2016Diesel4.5 L/100km63 mpg52 mpg—
2014Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2013Diesel5.0 L/100km56 mpg47 mpg—
2012Diesel5.1 L/100km56 mpg46 mpg—
2011Diesel5.2 L/100km54 mpg45 mpg—
2010Diesel5.5 L/100km52 mpg43 mpg—
2007Diesel7.1 L/100km40 mpg33 mpg—

BMW 520D questions

What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 520D?

The 2018 BMW 520D uses 4.3 L/100km by its official figures. Each year's figures are listed below.

How much does a BMW 520D cost to run a year in New Zealand?

About $1,107 a year at today's average diesel price of $2.34/L and a typical year's driving in New Zealand.

How far does a BMW 520D go on a full tank?

About 1,535 km from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.

How big is the BMW 520D's boot?

530 L, for the 520d.

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