Diesel · 2007–2018
BMW 520D
Fuel use, running costs and specs for the BMW 520D. By the official figures, the 2018 uses 4.3 L/100km: 66 mpg UK, 55 mpg US.
- Fuel use
- 4.3 L/100km
- 2018 official
- UK mpg
- 66 mpg
- US mpg
- 55 mpg
- Seats
- 5
What a 520D costs to run
At today's average diesel prices, by its official fuel use.
| Country | Average price today | Cost to drive | A typical year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Zealand | $2.34/L diesel | $10.06 per 100 km | $1,107 |
| Australia | $2.86/L diesel | $12.31 per 100 km | $1,366 |
| United Kingdom | £2.00/L diesel | £13.82 per 100 miles | £967 |
| United States | $6.20/gal diesel | $11.34 per 100 miles | $1,530 |
A typical year: New Zealand 11,000 km (Ministry of Transport's average for a light vehicle); Australia 11,100 km (ABS Survey of Motor Vehicle Use average); United Kingdom 11,265 km (DfT National Travel Survey average of about 7,000 miles); United States 21,726 km (FHWA average of about 13,500 miles). Real costs depend on how and where you drive. Work out a particular trip.
Official figures by year
From the US EPA, the UK's DfT and NZTA, newest first.
| Year | Fuel | Uses | UK | US | Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Diesel | 4.3 L/100km | 66 mpg | 55 mpg | — |
| 2017 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 57 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2016 | Diesel | 4.5 L/100km | 63 mpg | 52 mpg | — |
| 2014 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2013 | Diesel | 5.0 L/100km | 56 mpg | 47 mpg | — |
| 2012 | Diesel | 5.1 L/100km | 56 mpg | 46 mpg | — |
| 2011 | Diesel | 5.2 L/100km | 54 mpg | 45 mpg | — |
| 2010 | Diesel | 5.5 L/100km | 52 mpg | 43 mpg | — |
| 2007 | Diesel | 7.1 L/100km | 40 mpg | 33 mpg | — |
BMW 520D questions
What is the fuel consumption of the BMW 520D?
The 2018 BMW 520D uses 4.3 L/100km by its official figures: 66 mpg in UK gallons and 55 mpg in US gallons. Each year's figures are listed below.
How much does a BMW 520D cost to run a year?
At today's average diesel prices and a typical year's driving: $1,107 in New Zealand, $1,366 in Australia, £967 in United Kingdom, $1,530 in United States.
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