The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition Steptronic (17 - 18) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 48,600

€ 94,700

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is 3.2 inches longer and 0.9 inches wider.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
57.8
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
191.1
194.3 in
Length
191.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.94 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S85
B47-D20
Engine Code
S85-B50

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
500 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

M5
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
16 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
16 mpg
M5
53 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
988 mi
Range
294 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
294 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
80.3 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
280.3 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data