The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i (07 - 10) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 39,700
€ 90,900
€ 39,700
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same width and height, but the 523i is 0.6 inches shorter.
523i
M5
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.8
72.7
80.2
72.7 in
Width
72.7 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
113.7
190.6
113.7
191.1
190.6 in
Length
191.1 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
523i
M5
3472 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
4542 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.93 %
General
523i
M5
E60
Generation
E60
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
523i
M5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S85
N53-B25
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
10
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
523i
187 hp
500 hp
M5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
523i
M5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
18.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
523i
18.57 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
M5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
16 mpg
523i
31 mpg
16 mpg
M5
23 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
580 mi
Range
294 mi
523i
580 mi
294 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
142.1 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
523i
142.1 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
