The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)

€ 49,700
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16) 525d
€ 104,300
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16) M5
€ 49,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 104,300

ⓘ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. The 525d is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.3 inches taller than the M5.
525d
M5
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
73.2
82.4
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
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
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
116.9
193.2
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
193.2 in
Length
193.3 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
M5
3814 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4993 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 525d Steptronic (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
474 lb
11.05 %
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)

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
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
525d
215 hp
552 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
151 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

▶ REPLAY
17.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
525d
17.74 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
M5
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
50 mpg
24 mpg
M5
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
925 mi
Range
439 mi
525d
925 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
187.5 kWh
525d
96.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 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