The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Automatic (11 - 13) vs. BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 48,300

€ 113,100

€ 48,300
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 a little. The 525d is 0.4 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M5.
525d
M5
57.6
73.2
82.4
57.3
74.4
83.4
73.2 in
Width
74.4 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
57.6 in
Height
57.3 in
116.9
192.9
116.7
193.3
192.9 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M5
3803 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4982 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.31 %

General
525d
M5
F10
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
525d
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N47
Engine Series
BMW S63
N47-D20
Engine Code
S63-B44

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
525d
215 hp
567 hp
M5
332 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
332 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525d
M5
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
318 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec

M5
▶ REPLAY
17.69 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.56 lb/hp
525d
17.69 lb/hp
7.56 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
49 mpg
24 mpg
M5
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
906 mi
Range
439 mi
525d
906 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
98.8 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
525d
98.8 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data