BMW 520e (G30)
BMW 5 series 2020 2.0 hybrid description
Sedan BMW 520e has been produced from 2020 to 2022. It has four-cylinder engine with displacement of 2.0 litres, which produces power of 163 horsepower on 5000 rpm and torque 300 Nm (Newton metres) on 1350 revolutions per minute. This plug-in hybrid vehicle (PHEV) can run on either its internal combustion engine or its electric motor alone. Its battery is larger than those of conventional hybrids (HEVs) and can be charged from the power grid.
BMW 520e has classical rear wheel drive (RWD) and automatic gearbox with 8 gears.
BMW 520e accelerates to speed 100 kilometres per hour in 7.9 seconds. The maximum speed of this car is 225 km/h.
The fuel and energy consumption of this version of BMW 520e in combined mode (combining urban and highway driving using both internal combustion and electric motors) is 1.8 litres and 17.3 kWh per 100km (55.6 km/l) - this is the most fuel efficient BMW 5 sērija 2020 - 2023 version.

BMW 520e technical data
| Model: | BMW 520e | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Body style: | Sedan | ||
| Production period: | 2020. January ... 2022. December | ||
| Engine: | 1998 cm3 Hybrid, 4 cylinders | CO2 emissions: | no data |
| Power: | 163 HP ON 5000 RPM | Torque: | 300 NM ON 1350 RPM |
| Gearbox: | Automatic gearbox (8 gears) | Drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) |
| Top speed: | 225 km/h | Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.9 seconds |
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 1.8 (combined) | ||
| Energy consumption: | 16.3 - 18.2 kWh/100km (WLTP test) | ||
| Range per charge: | 53 - 61 km (WLTP test) | ||
| Battery capacity: | 12 kWh (total) | ||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 46 litres (12.2 gallons) | ||
| Car dimensions: | 4.96m (length) 1.87m (width) 1.48m (height) | ||
| Turning diameter: | 12 meters | ||
| Ground clearance: | 150 mm (approximate, with standard suspension, unladen vehicle) | ||
| Seats: | 5 seats | ||
| Gross weight: | 2505 kg Net weight: 1835 kg Load capacity: 670 kg | ||
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All BMW 5 series sedan [2020 - 2023] modifications
| Modification | Engine | Power | Consumption | Drive type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 520i | 1.6 Petrol | 170 HP | 7.8 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 520i
Most fuel efficient petrol version by real consumption |
2.0 Petrol MHEV hybrid engine |
184 HP | 6.8 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530i xDrive 4x4 Jan 2020 — Dec 2022 | 2.0 Petrol MHEV hybrid engine |
249 HP | 7.3 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW 530i
Jan 2020 — Dec 2022 Most fuel efficient petrol version |
2.0 Petrol MHEV hybrid engine |
252 HP | 5.5 l/100km | Rear wheel |
|
BMW 520d
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel MHEV hybrid engine |
190 HP | 5.2 l/100km | Rear wheel |
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BMW 520d xDrive 4x4
Most fuel efficient diesel version by real consumption |
2.0 Diesel MHEV hybrid engine |
190 HP | 5.3 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 520e Jan 2020 — Dec 2022 | 2.0 Hybrid PHEV |
163 HP | 1.8 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530e | 2.0 Hybrid PHEV |
184 HP | 1.8 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530e 4x4 | 2.0 Hybrid PHEV |
184 HP | 2.1 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 540i | 3.0 Petrol MHEV hybrid engine |
333 HP | 6.5 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 540i xDrive 4x4 | 3.0 Petrol MHEV hybrid engine |
340 HP | 7.9 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 530d xDrive 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel | 249 HP | 5.9 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW 530d
Most fuel efficient diesel version |
3.0 Diesel MHEV hybrid engine |
286 HP | 4.6 l/100km | Rear wheel |
| BMW 530d 4x4 | 3.0 Diesel MHEV hybrid engine |
286 HP | 5.0 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW 540d 4x4
Most powerfull diesel version (340 HP) |
3.0 Diesel MHEV hybrid engine |
340 HP | 5.1 l/100km | All wheel |
| BMW 545e 4x4 | 3.0 Hybrid PHEV |
286 HP | 2.3 l/100km | All wheel |
|
BMW M550i xDrive 4x4
Most dynamic version - 100 km/h in 3.8 seconds |
4.4 Petrol | 530 HP | 10.7 l/100km | All wheel |
