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.

With the same engine there are also three other BMW 5 series versions - with automatic gearbox (BMW 520d Touring AT), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 520d AT 4x4), and with four wheel (4x4) drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 520d AT 4x4) available:
  • 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 5 series 2016

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.

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.

All BMW 5 series estate car [2016 - 2020] modifications

Modification Engine Power Consumption Gearbox Drive type
BMW 520i Jan 2017 — Dec 2020

Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption

2.0 Petrol 184 HP - Automatic (8) Rear wheel
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
BMW 520d Touring

Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption
Only version with manual transmission

2.0 Diesel 190 HP 4.5 l/100km Manual (6) Rear wheel
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
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
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
BMW 5 series 2016 reviews
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