BMW 520d M Sport performance summary
The 2026 BMW 520d M Sport makes 197 hp and 400 Nm of torque. It runs 0-100 km/h in 7.3s, about 6.9s from 0-60 mph, and reaches a listed top speed of 144 mph (232 km/h). In the Carspeed quarter-mile simulation, it covers 402 m in 15.17s.
On Carspeed's data it is relaxed — quicker off the line than 41% of the cars in our database, with more power than 32% of them and a higher top speed than 63%. That works out to roughly 325 per horsepower at list price.
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How the BMW 520d M Sport ranks against 1,472 cars
BMW 520d M Sport vs its closest rivals
| Car | HP | 0–100 | Top speed | 1/4 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMW 520d M Sport | 197 | 7.3s | 232 km/h | 15.17s |
| Nissan Altima | 188 | 7.3s | 225 km/h | 15.20s |
| BMW 320i M Sport | 184 | 7.4s | 235 km/h | 15.25s |
| BMW 120I Xdrive | 178 | 7.2s | 230 km/h | 15.10s |
| Nissan 200SX | 200 | 7.2s | 240 km/h | 15.06s |
| Volkswagen Golf Variant GTD | 184 | 7.5s | 230 km/h | 15.35s |
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BMW 520d M Sport FAQ
What is the BMW 520d M Sport 0-60 mph time?
The BMW 520d M Sport does 0-60 mph in about 6.9s, based on its 7.3s 0-100 km/h figure.
What is the top speed of the BMW 520d M Sport?
The listed top speed is 144 mph, or 232 km/h.
How much horsepower does the BMW 520d M Sport have?
The BMW 520d M Sport is listed at 197 hp with 400 Nm of torque.
What is the BMW 520d M Sport quarter-mile time?
Carspeed estimates the BMW 520d M Sport quarter-mile at 15.17s over 402 m using its published performance data.
What cars are similar to the BMW 520d M Sport?
Similar performance rivals include Nissan Altima, BMW 320i M Sport, BMW 120I Xdrive.