Petrolgrand tourerGENERATION G30, 2018

BMW 520i

184 hp, 7,8 s 0-100 : among the 93 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 520i ranks 49th of 93 in Combined consumption, 43th of 91 in Tank range, 87th of 93 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.

Power

184hp

290 Nm

0 → 100 km/h

7.8s

VMax 235 km/h

Cons.

6.0L

/100 km

Tank

68L

Full specifications

Manufacturer data. Consumption and range estimated from the WLTP cycle; performance simulated by the Caralogy physics engine.

Powertrain

Architecture
4 cyl.
Displacement
1,998 cm³
Power
184 hp
Couple
290 Nm
Gearbox
Convertisseur de couple 8 rapports Automatique
Transmission
Propulsion

Consumption

Cons. WLTP
6.0 L/100 km
Tank
68 L

Performance

0 → 100 km/h
7,8 s
VMax
235 km/h

Dimensions and environment

Length
4,936 mm
Wheelbase
2,975 mm
Width
1,868 mm
Height
1,479 mm
Boot
530 L
Kerb weight
1,540 kg
Cd
0.24
CO₂ WLTP
137 g/km

Caralogy Methodology

Performance (0-100, top speed) simulated by the Caralogy physics engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves). Motorway consumption values estimated from the manufacturer WLTP cycle.

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Manufacturer data · WLTP-estimated consumption · Caralogy-simulated performance

Among the 93 grand tourers, the 520i ranks (mid-table) in fuel consumption. Caralogy simulates its real-world cost: motorway simulation, consumption simulation and performance simulation.

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Fuel consumption: 6.0 L/100 L/100 (49th of 93 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 (43th of 91 in Tank range)

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

Where the 520i stands against grand tourers

Comparison across 93 grand tourers marketed between 2016–2020.

Combined consumption49e / 93
6 L/100
Min 10.8 L/100 · Bmw M5Max 4.3 L/100 · Bmw 520d
Tank range43e / 91
1 133 km
Min 630 km · Bmw M5Max 1 535 km · Bmw 520d
0–100 km/h87e / 93
7,8 s
Min 8,2 s · Bmw 520iMax 3,3 s · Bmw M5 Competition

Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)

Cross-energy alternatives

Same needs, different powertrain.

The full BMW 5 Series G30 range

Generation G30 launched in 2017. Available versions sorted by energy.

Other versions of the G30

Popular duels involving the 520i

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 93 grand tourers 2016–2020, the 520i ranks 49th of 93 in Combined consumption (6.0 L/100, behind the Bmw 520d), 43th of 91 in Tank range (1133 km, behind the Bmw 520d), 87th of 93 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) - 43th of 91 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.