G30 · GENERATION 2018 · GRAND TOURER
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520d

190 hp, 7,3 s 0-100 : among the 92 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 520d ranks 8th of 92 in Combined consumption, 8th of 90 in Tank range, 76th of 92 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate1,51115,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsumption →

Power

190hp

400 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

7.3s

VMax 235 km/h

Cons.

4.6L

/100 km

Tank

66L

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW 520d

Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.

Powertrain

ArchitectureUnknown · 4 cyl.
Displacement1,995 cm\u00b3
Power190 hp
Couple400 Nm
GearboxTorque Converter 8 rapports Automatic
TransmissionRWD

Consumption

Cons. WLTP4,6 L/100km
Tank66 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h7,3 s
VMax235 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,936 mm
Wheelbase2,975 mm
Width1,868 mm
Height1,479 mm
Boot530 L
Kerb weight1,595 kg
Cd0.24
CO₂ WLTP121 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).

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Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine

Among the 92 grand tourers, the 520d ranks (top 8 in segment) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Caralogy Verdict
Suitable for

Good compromise for regular use without available charging infrastructure. 8th of 92 in Combined consumption (4.6 L/100), 8th of 90 in Tank range (1435 km).

Less suitable for

Some metrics lag behind the segment. Check the rankings above to identify weak points.

Alternatives to consider

If the priority is Combined consumption, the Bmw 520d (1st with 4.3 L/100) takes the lead. If the priority is Tank range, the Bmw 520d (1st with 1535 km) takes the lead.

Fuel consumption: 4.6 L/100 L/100 (8th of 92 in Combined consumption)

The 520d consumes 4.6 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Bmw 520d (4.3 L/100).

Tank range: 1435 km (8th of 90 in Tank range)

On a full tank, the 520d covers 1435 km on the combined cycle. The segment reference reaches 1535 km.

Segment positioning

Where the 520d stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 92 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.

Combined consumption8e / 92
4.6 L/100
Min 10.8 L/100 · Bmw M5 CompetitionMax 4.3 L/100 · Bmw 520d
Tank range8e / 90
1 435 km
Min 630 km · Bmw M5 CompetitionMax 1 535 km · Bmw 520d
0–100 km/h76e / 92
7,3 s
Min 8,2 s · Bmw 520iMax 3,3 s · Bmw M5 Competition

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Model family

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Frequently asked questions

BMW 520d: what you need to know

Well-argued answers to the most asked questions about this model, based on Caralogy data and simulations.

Among the 92 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 520d ranks 8th of 92 in Combined consumption (4.6 L/100, behind the Bmw 520d), 8th of 90 in Tank range (1435 km, behind the Bmw 520d), 76th of 92 in 0–100 km/h (7.3 s, behind the Bmw M5 Competition).

1435 km on a full tank (4.6 L/100 on the combined cycle) — 8th of 90 in autonomie du segment.

Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.

The Bmw 520d leads in Combined consumption (4.3 L/100 vs 4.6 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 520d vs Bmw 520d duel for a detailed comparison.

Caralogy does not reproduce manufacturer figures: we recalculate every number through physics simulation, starting from SCx, mass and the power curve. This is why our figures at 130 km/h differ from WLTP. Full methodology on the dedicated page.