Valved Exhaust System for BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 2.0T (2011-2016)
Configuration
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 Valved Exhaust System (2011-2016)
Valves
Operated by remote control, factory-paired.
Estimated at 0.50 m from the outlet, 45°, 2,000 rpm with a warm engine. Allow ± 2 dB depending on the engine and measuring point. A 3 dB difference is audible in a direct comparison; 10 dB sounds roughly twice as loud.
Configuration guide
Sound intensity ratings are not yet available for this model.
The BMW 520i and 528i N20 F10 / F11 exhaust in detail.
A large sedan designed to eat up the miles, the 5 Series F10 in 520i and 528i form receives the N20, a 2.0-litre four-cylinder with direct injection, twin-scroll turbo and Valvetronic. Depending on the version, the four-cylinder develops 184 hp and 270 Nm in the 520i or 245 hp and 350 Nm in the 528i, on sedans built between 2011 and 2016. In a car of this size, it is early torque that counts, and the N20 delivers it effortlessly. For the 535i’s six-cylinder or the 550i’s V8, head to their dedicated pages.
The turbo absorbs some of the pulses, and the factory exhaust, tuned for silence on long journeys, erases the rest: you hear the tires more than the mechanicals. Yet the N20 has a dry, hoarse tone that is far from uninteresting under acceleration. With the valves open, the Rog cat-back gives it a deeper voice and a grain that is present with every acceleration; closed, the F10 returns to its role as a quiet cruiser for family highway stages.
Under this long body, fitting takes a morning, with no welding, and the factory valve control is retained where it exists, with the Rog remote replacing it otherwise.
The “Manifold” option sells the N20’s downpipe, the catalyzed part that follows the turbo; fitted without an ECU remap, it brings a little sound and lightness, with power only coming with a map. Many 520is are company cars: the 200-cell variant leaves them an active catalytic converter, while the 100-cell one is accepted or not depending on the car and the rules in your country and the decat version is reserved for track use. As for material, 304 stainless steel suits a sedan that covers a lot of miles, and titanium, around 40% lighter, those who want a brushed, gold or purple finish.
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 2.0T exhaust specifications.
| System type | Valved cat-back (valve exhaust), built to your VIN |
|---|---|
| Vehicles and chassis codes | BMW 520i and 528i F10 sedan and F11 Touring |
| Engine | N20, 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder, 184 hp / 270 Nm (520i) or 245 hp / 350 Nm (528i) |
| Years | 2011-2016 |
| Materials and finishes | 304 stainless steel or titanium; titanium in brushed, gold or purple |
| Valves | Factory valve control if the car has it, otherwise the Rog remote |
| Front section (option) | Downpipe with 200-cell or 100-cell catalytic converter, or decat |
| Fitting | Clamps and gaskets, no welding, about 2 hours on a lift |
| Manufacturing and delivery | Made to order, 20 working days, free delivery |
| Warranty | 3 years, parts and workmanship |
Questions about the BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 2.0T exhaust.
Does this system apply to the 520i or 528i F11 Touring?
Yes. The F10 sedan and the F11 Touring take the same Rog system: same chassis, same N20, same clamp-and-gasket fitting. Your VIN is only used to confirm the version and model year before manufacturing.
Does remapping a 520i N20 bring it up to a 528i?
It even goes beyond it, according to the published Stage 2 figures: 280 hp and 450 Nm for the 520i, 320 hp and 480 Nm for the 528i, with downpipe and a map by an approved tuner; the cat-back on its own needs no ECU remap at all.
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 2.0T with a Rog exhaust: what should you know about vehicle inspection?
With the cat-back only or the 200-cell sports catalytic converter, emissions control is retained: present the car with the valves closed. The 100-cell brings more sound and flow, and whether it is accepted at the emissions test depends on the car and local rules; the decat version is intended for track use.
Can a four-cylinder in a large sedan really sound good?
Better than you might think: the N20 has a gravelly grain that, once freed, gives the F10’s pick-up more relief, without ever turning the car into a noisy sports car, since the valves close again at the press of a button.
On the highway, does an equipped 528i stay relaxing?
Yes, with the valves closed the gases pass through the muffler designed for cruising, and the F10’s cabin keeps the calm that makes its reputation on long journeys.
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 2.0T: Does a valved exhaust system drone?
No. With the valves closed, the gases flow through the whole rear muffler and the cabin stays calm at a steady speed. Our Rog exhausts are designed to avoid drone. Learn more: Why our systems stay calm on the highway.
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11 2.0T: straight pipe or resonator?
On this model, two characters at the same price: the straight pipe for the raw sound of your engine, unfiltered, or the resonator for a rounder and slightly softer voice. Either way, the exhaust stays fully sporty. Learn more: Exhaust resonator: what does it do? Straight pipe or resonator, which sound to choose.
Rog expert guide
BMW 520i / 528i N20 F10 / F11: a four-cylinder waiting to be revealed, the exhaust system guide
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Inspections in Canada
A Rog cat-back leaves your factory catalytic converter, oxygen sensors and OBD untouched, and valves closed, your car sounds very close to stock at a safety inspection. Sport cats follow your province's rules, the catless version is for the track only, and your province decides.
On the road
Valves closed around town, your car sounds very close to stock, and you open them whenever you like.
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Each system is built from the VIN on your vehicle registration, and we send its technical documentation free on request, for an inspection or for your insurer.
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