The Comparative Analysis :

BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

€ 55,000
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) 525d
€ 103,300
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) M5
€ 55,000
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 a little. The 525d is an inch longer, 0.9 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the M5.
525d
M5
58.2
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
73.5
83.7
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
74.4
83.4
73.5 in
Width
74.4 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.2 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
117.1
194.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
116.7
193.3
194.3 in
Length
193.3 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in

Vehicle Weight

525d
M5
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5313 lb
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19)
Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.13 %
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)

General

525d
M5
G30
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 tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S63
B47-D20
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
8
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
525d
228 hp
552 hp
M5
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
369 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5

Performance

525d
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

525d

62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

525d
M5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
48 mpg
24 mpg
M5
42 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
837 mi
Range
439 mi
525d
837 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
100.7 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
100.7 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

525d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data