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

€ 119,900

€ 48,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520d Efficient Dynamics Edition is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.4 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the M5.
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
57.8
73.5
83.7
58
74.9
83.7
73.5 in
Width
74.9 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
117.1
194.3
117.4
195.5
194.3 in
Length
195.5 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
3560 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb

Weight Difference:
717 lb
16.76 %

General
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
G30
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S63
B47-D20
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
187 hp
592 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

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

M5
▶ REPLAY
19.04 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
19.04 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
22 mpg
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
60 mpg
22 mpg
M5
53 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
988 mi
Range
395 mi
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
988 mi
395 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).
202.8 kWh
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
80.3 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
520d Efficient Dynamics Edition
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1389 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft












No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data