The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 520i Steptronic (17 - ..) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 48,900
€ 90,900
€ 48,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 520i is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the M5.
520i
M5
58.2
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
58.2 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
520i
M5
3538 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4850 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
12.29 %
General
520i
M5
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
520i
M5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B48
Engine Series
BMW S85
B48-B20
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
520i
181 hp
500 hp
M5
214 lb‑ft
at 1350 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
520i
214 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
520i
M5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
520i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
19.55 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
520i
19.55 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
520i
M5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
16 mpg
520i
44 mpg
16 mpg
M5
34 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
782 mi
Range
294 mi
520i
782 mi
294 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
102.4 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
520i
102.4 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
520i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1312 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
