G30 · GENERATION 2018 · GRAND TOURER
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520i

184 hp, 7,8 s 0-100 : among the 92 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 520i ranks 47th of 92 in Combined consumption, 42th of 90 in Tank range, 85th of 92 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Energy cost · estimate1,81815,000 km · UK mix · home 0,21 £/kWhConsumption →

Power

184hp

290 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

7.8s

VMax 235 km/h

Cons.

6.0L

/100 km

Tank

68L

Technical identity card

Full specifications BMW 520i

Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.

Powertrain

ArchitectureUnknown · 4 cyl.
Displacement1,998 cm\u00b3
Power184 hp
Couple290 Nm
GearboxTorque Converter 8 rapports Automatic
TransmissionRWD

Consumption

Cons. WLTP6,0 L/100km
Tank68 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h7,8 s
VMax235 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length4,936 mm
Wheelbase2,975 mm
Width1,868 mm
Height1,479 mm
Boot530 L
Kerb weight1,540 kg
Cd0.24
CO₂ WLTP137 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 520i ranks (mid-table) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

Caralogy Analysis

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Fuel consumption: 6.0 L/100 L/100 (47th of 92 in Combined consumption)

The 520i consumes 6.0 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Bmw 520d (4.3 L/100).

Tank range: 1133 km (42th of 90 in Tank range)

On a full tank, the 520i covers 1133 km on the combined cycle. The segment reference reaches 1535 km.

Segment positioning

Where the 520i stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 92 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.

Combined consumption47e / 92
6 L/100
Min 10.8 L/100 · Bmw M5 CompetitionMax 4.3 L/100 · Bmw 520d
Tank range42e / 90
1 133 km
Min 630 km · Bmw M5 CompetitionMax 1 535 km · Bmw 520d
0–100 km/h85e / 92
7,8 s
Min 8,2 s · Bmw 520iMax 3,3 s · Bmw M5 Competition

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Frequently asked questions

BMW 520i: 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 520i ranks 47th of 92 in Combined consumption (6.0 L/100, behind the Bmw 520d), 42th of 90 in Tank range (1133 km, behind the Bmw 520d), 85th of 92 in 0–100 km/h (7.8 s, behind the Bmw M5 Competition).

1133 km on a full tank (6.0 L/100 on the combined cycle) — 42th 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 6.0 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 520i 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.