Diesel · 2007–2018
BMW 520D
MPG, running costs and specs for the BMW 520D. By the official figures, the 2018 gets 55 mpg, about $1,530 a year in the US.
- MPG
- 55 mpg
- 2018 official · 4.3 L/100km
- A year's gas
- $1,530
- at today's prices in the US
- On a full tank
- 954 miles
- 66 L tank
- Seats
- 5
What a 520D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use, the US first.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $11.34 per 100 miles | $1,530 |
| 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 |
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.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
BMW 520D questions
What MPG does the BMW 520D get?
The 2018 BMW 520D gets 55 mpg in US gallons by its official figures (4.3 L/100km). Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 520D cost to run a year in the US?
About $1,530 a year at today's average diesel price of $6.20/gal and a typical year's driving in the US.
How far does a BMW 520D go on a full tank?
About 954 miles (1,535 km) from its 66 L tank at its official fuel use.
How big is the BMW 520D's trunk?
530 L, for the 520d.
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