The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525d xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
€ 47,700

€ 104,300

€ 47,700
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The 525d is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the M5.
525d
M5
58.3
72.7
80.2
57.3
74.4
83.4
72.7 in
Width
74.4 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.4 in
58.3 in
Height
57.3 in
113.7
190.6
116.7
193.3
190.6 in
Length
193.3 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.7 in
Vehicle Weight
525d
M5
3869 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4938 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb

Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.77 %

General
525d
M5
E60
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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 3750 rpm
Power
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
525d
194 hp
552 hp
M5
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525d
295 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525d
M5
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525d
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec

M5
▶ REPLAY
19.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
525d
19.94 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525d
M5
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525d
34 mpg
24 mpg
M5
26 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
630 mi
Range
439 mi
525d
630 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
141.9 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
141.9 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525d
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1025 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data