The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (07 - 10) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 45,100
€ 119,900
€ 45,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the M5.
525d
M5
57.8
72.7
80.2
58
74.9
83.7
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.8 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
117.4
195.5
190.6 in
Length
195.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M5
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4751 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
13.91 %
General
525d
M5
E60
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525d
M5
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW M57
Engine Series
BMW S63
M57-D30
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
525d
194 hp
592 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525d
M5
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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18.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
525d
18.98 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
22 mpg
525d
36 mpg
22 mpg
M5
28 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
669 mi
Range
395 mi
525d
669 mi
395 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
133.7 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).
202.8 kWh
525d
133.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
