520i
208 hp, 7,5 s 0-100 : among the 18 grand tourers 2023–2027, the 520i ranks 12th of 18 in Combined consumption, 13th of 18 in 0–100 km/h. Here is what the Caralogy simulations say.
Power
208hp
330 Nm
0 → 100 km/h
7.5s
VMax 230 km/h
Cons.
6.4L
/100 km
Tank
—L
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Full specifications BMW 520i
Manufacturer data and values calibrated by the Caralogy simulation engine.
Powertrain
| Architecture | Unknown · 4 cyl. |
| Displacement | 1,998 cm\u00b3 |
| Power | 208 hp |
| Couple | 330 Nm |
| Gearbox | Torque Converter 8 rapports Automatic |
| Transmission | RWD |
Consumption
| Cons. WLTP | 6,4 L/100km |
Performance
| 0 → 100 km/h | 7,5 s |
| VMax | 230 km/h |
Dimensions and environment
| Length | 5,060 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,995 mm |
| Width | 1,900 mm |
| Height | 1,515 mm |
| Boot | 520 L |
| Kerb weight | 1,725 kg |
| Cd | 0.24 |
| CO₂ WLTP | 144 g/km |
Caralogy Methodology
Motorway and performance values calibrated by the Caralogy physics simulation engine (SCx, Crr, real torque curves).
See full methodology →Manufacturer data · motorway values calibrated by the Caralogy engine
Among the 18 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 · tailored to this vehicle
Fuel consumption: 6.4 L/100 L/100 (12th of 18 in Combined consumption)
The 520i consumes 6.4 L/100 on the WLTP combined cycle. The segment reference is the Mercedes E 220 d (5.4 L/100).
Go beyond this analysis
Recalculate everything for your own profile with the three physics simulators that power this page.
Running cost for your profile
Adjust mileage, driving mix and charging type to estimate your annual energy budget.
Launch simulator →Long-distance trip
Simulate any motorway trip: time, charging stops, total cost.
Simulate a trip →Chronos & accélération
0-100, 0-200, courbe de vitesse, positionnement segment.
Voir la performance →Duel against a rival
Calibrated drag race, speed stages, comparative technical analysis.
Start a duel →Segment positioning
Where the 520i stands against grand tourers
Comparison across 18 grand tourers marketed between 2023–2027.
Combined consumption
12eout of 18
0–100 km/h
13eout of 18
Direct rivals (same segment, same energy)
A6 Sedan
204 hp · 0-100 8.2 s
A6 Avant TFSI S tronic 150 kW
204 hp · 0-100 8.3 s
A6 45 TFSI
245 hp · 0-100 6.4 s
Superb 2.0 TSI 220 7DSG
220 hp · 0-100 6.5 s
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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 18 grand tourers 2023–2027, the 520i ranks 12th of 18 in Combined consumption (6.4 L/100, behind the Mercedes E 220 d), 13th of 18 in 0–100 km/h (7.5 s, behind the Audi RS6 Performance Avant).
Running costs depend on your profile (mileage, charging type, city/highway mix). Use the Caralogy consumption simulator for a personalised estimate.
The Mercedes E 220 d leads in Combined consumption (5.4 L/100 vs 6.4 L/100). The choice depends on your priorities: check the 520i vs Mercedes E 220 d 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.