The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
€ 41,900
€ 103,300
€ 41,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 103,300
ⓘ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 523i is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the M5.
523i
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
523i
M5
3527 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4597 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.75 %
General
523i
M5
E60
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
523i
M5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S63
N53-B25
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
523i
187 hp
552 hp
M5
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
523i
177 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
523i
M5
147 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
▶ REPLAY
18.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
523i
18.86 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
523i
M5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
24 mpg
523i
31 mpg
24 mpg
M5
22 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
565 mi
Range
439 mi
523i
565 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
145.8 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
523i
145.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
523i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
