BMW 520d Steptronic vs BMW 520i Steptronic
At 15,000 km a year and typical prices, the BMW 520d Steptronic costs about €1,438 a year in energy against €1,667 for the BMW 520i Steptronic, a difference of €230. Official WLTP figures: 4.7 l/100 km against 5.7 l/100 km combined.
Both are variants of the BMW 5 Series; the choice is the powertrain.


| Figure | BMW 520d Steptronic | BMW 520i Steptronic |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | Diesel | Petrol |
| Power | 190 PS | 208 PS |
| Combined | 4.7 l/100 km | 5.7 l/100 km |
| City | - | - |
| Suburban | - | - |
| Country road | - | - |
| Motorway | - | - |
| CO₂ | 124.0 g/km | 130.0 g/km |
| Electric range | - | - |
| Energy cost per year at 15,000 km | €1,438 | €1,667 |