BMW 520d (G31)

BMW 5 series 2016 2.0 diesel description

Estate car / wagon BMW 520d has been produced from January, 2017 to December, 2019. 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, this is an atmospheric engine (without turbine). The engine meets the Euro 6 emissions standard. Engine lifespan (mileage before major repairs or overhaul) can last from 210 up to 360 thousand kilometres. Note that engine life can be longer or shorter depending on maintenance.
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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 has all four wheel drive (AWD, 4x4) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 520d accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 222 km/h.

The fuel consumption of this version of BMW 520d reported by owners in daily driving mode is 6.7 litres per 100km.

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 two other BMW 5 series versions - with rear wheel drive and manual gearbox (BMW 520d Touring MT), and with rear wheel drive and automatic gearbox (BMW 520d Touring AT) available:
BMW 5 series 2016

BMW 520d technical data

Model: BMW 520d
Body style: Estate car / wagon
Production period: 2017. January ... 2019. December 
Engine: 1995 cm3 Diesel, 4 cylinders CO2 emissions: no data
Power: 190 HP ON 4000 RPM Torque: 400 NM ON 1750 RPM
Gearbox: Automatic gearbox (8 gears) Drive type: All wheel drive (AWD, 4x4)
Top speed: 222 km/h Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.9 seconds
Fuel consumption: 6.7 l/100km (35.1 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: 12.2 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: 2465 kg

BMW 520d 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 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
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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