The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520d Steptronic (14 - 16) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 45,500
€ 104,300
€ 45,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The 520d is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M5.
520d
M5
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
193.2
116.7
193.3
193.2 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520d
M5
3759 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.34 %
General
520d
M5
F10
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
520d
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
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
520d
187 hp
552 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520d
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
520d
M5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
520d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
20.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
520d
20.1 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520d
M5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
24 mpg
520d
57 mpg
24 mpg
M5
48 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
1061 mi
Range
439 mi
520d
1061 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
187.5 kWh
520d
84.3 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data














