The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525i xDrive Automatic (08 - 10) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 47,500
€ 119,900
€ 47,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 119,900
ⓘ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 525i is 4.9 inches shorter, 2.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the M5.
525i
M5
58.3
72.7
80.2
58
74.9
83.7
72.7 in
Width
74.9 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
58.3 in
Height
58 in
113.7
190.6
117.4
195.5
190.6 in
Length
195.5 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
525i
M5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
11.34 %
General
525i
M5
E60
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
525i
M5
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
BMW N53
Engine Series
BMW S63
N53-B30
Engine Code
S63-B44
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
8
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
4.4 L / 215 cu in
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
525i
215 hp
592 hp
M5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
525i
199 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525i
M5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
525i
17.64 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525i
M5
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
22 mpg
525i
28 mpg
22 mpg
M5
20 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
524 mi
Range
395 mi
525i
524 mi
395 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
202.8 kWh
525i
157.2 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
315 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
525i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
