The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d Steptronic (17 - 19) vs. BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07)
€ 55,000
€ 90,900
€ 55,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 90,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The 525d is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.2 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the M5.
525d
M5
58.2
73.5
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
73.5 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58.2 in
Height
57.8 in
117.1
194.3
113.7
191.1
194.3 in
Length
191.1 in
117.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M5
3682 lb
Curb Weight
4034 lb
5060 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb
Weight Difference:
353 lb
8.75 %
General
525d
M5
G30
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
525d
M5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW B47
Engine Series
BMW S85
B47-D20
Engine Code
S85-B50
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
228 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
525d
228 hp
500 hp
M5
369 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
525d
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525d
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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16.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.07 lb/hp
525d
16.15 lb/hp
8.07 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
16 mpg
525d
48 mpg
16 mpg
M5
42 mpg
city
10 mpg
No data
highway
No data
17.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
837 mi
Range
294 mi
525d
837 mi
294 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).
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).
280.3 kWh
525d
100.7 kWh
280.3 kWh
M5
Euro 6c (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1378 lb
Maximum Payload
1036 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
