BMW 520i

(1972 - 2017)

Brand:

BMW

Model:

520i

Related:

5er

Country:

Germany

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Heirs without the old glory? - Alfetta and BMW 520i in a (historic) comparison test

January 13, 2026 — sport auto 46

BMW and Alfa Romeo each launched a sporty, comfortable model on the mid-range market in 1972. Although the development goal was similar, the results differed significantly. The 1974 comparison test reveals who did the better job.

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BMW 520 - The way to the top

July 23, 2022 — Bruno von Rotz 77

With the BMW 520, the Munich-based car manufacturer presented a modern upper mid-range passenger car almost exactly 50 years ago. Initially equipped exclusively with four-cylinder engines, the famous six-cylinder units were soon added to the engine compartment, making the five-cylinder an extremely comfortable and fast touring sedan, which was also appreciated by Stephan Derrick and Harry Klein. This driving report tells the story of the first Five and shows it in historical and current images.

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BMW 520i Kat (E28) (1986-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 129 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520i (E12) (1972-1976)

4-Door Sedan, 131 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520i (E12) (1976-1977)

4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520i (E28) (1981-1986)

4-Door Sedan, 125 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520i (E28) (1986-1987)

4-Door Sedan, 129 PS, 1977 cm³

BMW 520i (E34) (1988-1990)

4-Door Sedan, 129 PS, 1968 cm³

BMW 520i (E34) (1990-1995)

4-Door Sedan, 150 PS, 1991 cm³

BMW 520i (E39) (1995-2000)

4-Door Sedan, 150 PS, 1991 cm³

BMW 520i (E39) (2000-2003)

4-Door Sedan, 170 PS, 2171 cm³

BMW 520i (E60) (2003-2005)

4-Door Sedan, 170 PS, 2171 cm³

BMW 520i Touring (E34) (1991-1996)

Station Wagon, 150 PS, 1991 cm³

BMW 520i Touring (E39) (1997-2000)

Station Wagon, 150 PS, 1991 cm³

BMW 520 (E12) (1972-1976)

4-Door Sedan, 116 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520 (E12) (1976-1977)

4-Door Sedan, 116 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520/6 (E12) (1977-1981)

4-Door Sedan, 122 PS, 1990 cm³

BMW 520d Touring (E39) (2000-2004)

Station Wagon, 136 PS, 1951 cm³

BMW 520d Touring (E61) (2005-2007)

Station Wagon, 163 PS, 1995 cm³

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BMW 520i (1990) - beautiful rear end of the E34

BMW 520i (1985) - second generation, E28 series

BMW 520i (1991) - the E34 is also already a classic - Oberndorf Classic 2023

BMW 520i (2001) - the color pink has probably... - Essen Motor Show 2023

BMW-Alpina 520i (1973) - performance-optimized model by BMW tuner Alpina - at the 1973 Geneva Motor Show

BMW 520i (1989) - emergency vehicle, offered for EUR 5520 - Retro Classics Bavaria 2018

BMW 520I Sports Saloon (1978) - offered as lot 087 at the Bonhams Bicester online auction on July 25, 2020

BMW 520i-24V Edition E34 (1995) - as lot 28 at the auction of the Oldtimer Galerie Toffen on October 20, 2018

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Auctioned vehicles of BMW 520i

Brand	Model	Year	Status	Auction name
BMW 520i (E28) 1988 Sold Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse Sale (May 20, 2017)	520i (E28)	1988	Sold	Historics at Brooklands Ascot Racecourse Sale (May 20, 2017)
BMW 520i (E34) 1994 Sold H&H Classics The Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction (February 25, 2015)	520i (E34)	1994	Sold	H&H Classics The Pavilion Gardens Motor Car Auction (February 25, 2015)
BMW 520i auto 1986 Sold Brightwells Herefordshire Sale (July 17, 2013)	520i auto	1986	Sold	Brightwells Herefordshire Sale (July 17, 2013)
BMW 520i (E28) 1986 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)	520i (E28)	1986	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)
BMW 520i (E28) 1985 Sold ACA Kings Lynn Auction (November 5, 2016)	520i (E28)	1985	Sold	ACA Kings Lynn Auction (November 5, 2016)
BMW 520i (E34) 1995 Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)	520i (E34)	1995	Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (September 21, 2016)
BMW 520i (E28) 1987 Not Sold Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (March 4, 2015)	520i (E28)	1987	Not Sold	Brightwells Classic & Vintage Cars and Motorcycles (March 4, 2015)
BMW 520i (E28) 1986 Sold Barons Classic Winter Warmer (February 23, 2016)	520i (E28)	1986	Sold	Barons Classic Winter Warmer (February 23, 2016)
BMW 520i Sports Saloon 1978 Sold Bonhams July Motoring Auction (July 25, 2020)	520i Sports Saloon	1978	Sold	Bonhams July Motoring Auction (July 25, 2020)
BMW 520i (E34) 1994 Sold H&H Classics Buxton Auction (July 29, 2015)	520i (E34)	1994	Sold	H&H Classics Buxton Auction (July 29, 2015)

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