The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i (07 - 10) vs. BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 36,800
€ 113,100
€ 36,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 113,100
ⓘ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. The 520i is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the M5.
520i
M5
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.3
74.4
83.4
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
116.7
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
520i
M5
3384 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
904 lb
21.08 %
General
520i
M5
E60
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
520i
M5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N43
Engine Series
BMW S63
N43-B20
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
168 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
520i
168 hp
567 hp
M5
155 lb‑ft
at 4250 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
520i
155 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
520i
M5
139 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
20.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
520i
20.14 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
M5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
24 mpg
520i
35 mpg
24 mpg
M5
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
649 mi
Range
439 mi
520i
649 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
127 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
520i
127 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
261 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
