BMW 520d Touring (G31)
BMW 5 series 2016 2.0 diesel description
Estate car / wagon BMW 520d Touring has been produced from January, 2016 to December, 2020. It has four-cylinder diesel engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 190 horsepower on 4000 rpm and torque 400 Nm (Newton metres) on 1750 revolutions per minute.
This 4-cylinder 16-valve engine camshaft is driven by chain (What is an engine chain and belt? ). Engine has Common Rail fuel system without turbocharger. The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Average engine life expectancy (mileage before serious repairs are needed) is from 210 000 to 360 000 kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
More engine specs
Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW ...
This BMW 5 series 2.0 engine oil type is 0W-30, 5W-30 and oil capacity is 5 litres.
BMW 520d Touring has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and manual gearbox with 6 gears.
BMW 520d Touring accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 8 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 230 km/h.
The fuel consumption of this BMW 520d Touring in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving) is 4.5 litres per 100km (22.2 km/l) - this is one of most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 2016 - 2020 versions, fuel consumption in city - 5.2 l/100km, highway fuel economy - 4.1 l/100km. Fuel tank capacity is 66 litres or 17.44 gallons, which gives a mileage up to 1460 kilometers without refueling in urban cycle and even up to 1600 kilometers on highway.
According to user reviews, this BMW real everyday fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100 km, which is 29% more than the manufacturer's stated. More - Real BMW 5 series fuel consumption.
BMW 5 series safety
During safety testing BMW 5 series has obtained 5 stars from five, which means very high safety level.
Adults (driver and passenger) safety of BMW 5 series is evaluated with outstanding rate 91 from 100, children safety: very good mark - 85 from 100, for pedestrian protection BMW 5 series got 81 points from 100.
BMW 5 series safety equipment has been rated as average - 59 percents from 100.
- BMW 520d Touring AT manufacturer's fuel consumption is lower by 0.2 litres per 100 km or 4 % - 4.3 litres per 100 km, whereas users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 6.7 litres per 100 km
- BMW 520d AT 4x4 users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.9 litres per 100 km or 16 % - 6.7 litres per 100 km
- BMW 520d AT 4x4 is more dynamic - it reaches 100 km/h 0.5 seconds faster (in 7.5 seconds), but users reported real fuel consumption is higher by 0.6 litres per 100 km or 10 % - 6.4 litres per 100 km
BMW 520d Touring technical data
| Model: | BMW 520d Touring | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Estate car / wagon | ||
| Production period: | 2016. January ... 2020. December | ||
| Engine: | 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | 119 g/km |
| Power: | 190 HP ON 4000 RPM | Torque: | 400 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Manual gearbox (6 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Maximum speed: | 230 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 8.0 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.5 (combined) 5.2 (urban) 4.1 (highway) | ||
| Real fuel consumption: | 5.8 l/100km (40.6 MPG) by user reviews from various sources | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 66 litres (17.4 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.94m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.50m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12.1 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Trunk capacity: | 570 litres | ||
| Trunk max capacity: | 1700 litres (with rear seats folded down) | ||
| Gross weight: | 2380 kg | ||
BMW 520d Touring engine B47D20O0
Engine reliability and common problems:
Pretty reliable engine with great resource. Overall, the chains are more reliable than in BMW N-series engines, but also tend to stretch under heavy use. The engine requires good quality fuel, maintenance and oil, otherwise problems with the common rail system can be expected. Problems are most commonly associated with the EGR valve and intake manifold.Overall, this engine can last around 210,000 to 360,000 km if properly maintained, using the correct quality oil and fuel, and carrying out regular checks and maintenance.
The engine has hydraulic valve tappets (lifters), which provide quieter operation and do not require periodic adjustment, but are more complex in design and can cause serious engine damage in the event of failure.
| Engine displacement | 1995 cm3 |
|---|---|
| Number of cylinders | 4 |
| Bore (cylinder diameter) | 84 mm |
| Stroke length (piston move) | 90 mm |
| Compression ratio | 16.5 : 1 |
| Camshaft drive | Timing chain Chain motors are considered more reliable, chain replacement usually is required less often than a timing belt, but they are often louder and vibrate more. |
| Fuel system | Common Rail Common rail fuel injection provides more engine power, is quieter, more environmentally friendly and offers better fuel economy, but is more expensive to maintain and repair. |
| BMW 520d Touring oil type | 0W-30, 5W-30 |
| Oil capacity | 5 litres (5.3 quarts) |
| Coolant capacity | 8.8 litres (9.3 quarts) |
| Power | 190 HP ON 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 400 NM ON 1750 RPM |
| Start of production (year) | 2014 |
| Duration of production | 10 years |
Often in the first years of production, engines tend to have various constructive problems, so it is recommended to choose a car with this engine from 2017 onwards. |
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| Engine also used on | BMW 3 sērija BMW 1 sērija BMW X3 BMW 2 sērija and 3 other models |
Generally, the use of an engine in several models and its long production run is an indication of the quality of the engine and the success of its design. |
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All BMW 5 series estate car [2016 - 2020] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Gearbox | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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BMW 520i
Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol | 184 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 530i Touring
Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | 5.8 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Petrol | 252 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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BMW 520d Touring
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 4.5 l/100km | Manual (6) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 520d Touring
Jan 2016 — Dec 2019 Most fuel efficient diesel version |
2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | 4.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2019 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 520d 4x4 Jan 2019 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Diesel | 190 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 525d Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 2.0 Diesel | 231 HP | - | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
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BMW 540i Touring xDrive 4x4
Most powerfull petrol version (340 HP) |
3.0 Petrol | 340 HP | 7.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 530d Touring | 3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 4.7 l/100km | Automatic (8) | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d Touring xDrive 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 265 HP | 5.3 l/100km | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
| BMW 540d 4x4 Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 | 3.0 Diesel | 320 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |
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BMW M550d 4x4
Jan 2017 — Dec 2020 Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds |
3.0 Diesel | 400 HP | - | Automatic (8) | All wheel |