The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

€ 41,700
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13) 520d EfficientDynamics Edition
€ 119,900
 BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) M5
€ 41,700
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 EfficientDynamics Edition is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M5.
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
73.2
82.4
58
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
Blueprint BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
116.9
192.9
Blueprint BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
192.9 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in

Vehicle Weight

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
3737 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4916 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5379 lb
BMW 520d EfficientDynamics (11 - 13)
Weight Difference:
540 lb
12.63 %
BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)

General

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
F10
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S63
N47-D20
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
181 hp
592 hp
M5
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
280 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
144 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

374 ft
0.000 sec

520d EfficientDynamics Edition

62 mph 62
mph

154 ft
0.000 sec

M5

▶ REPLAY
20.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
20.65 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
22 mpg
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
52 mpg
22 mpg
M5
42 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
967 mi
Range
395 mi
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
967 mi
395 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
202.8 kWh
520d EfficientDynamics Edition
92.5 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

520d EfficientDynamics Edition
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data