The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 525xi Automatic (07 - 08) vs. BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13)
€ 46,600
€ 103,300
€ 46,600
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 slightly. The 525xi is 2.7 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the M5.
525xi
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
525xi
M5
3792 lb
Curb Weight
4288 lb
4861 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5313 lb
Weight Difference:
496 lb
11.57 %
General
525xi
M5
E60
Generation
F10M
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
525xi
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
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
525xi
215 hp
552 hp
M5
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
525xi
199 lb‑ft
502 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
525xi
M5
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
525xi
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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17.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.77 lb/hp
525xi
17.64 lb/hp
7.77 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
525xi
M5
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
24 mpg
525xi
29 mpg
24 mpg
M5
21 mpg
city
17 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
537 mi
Range
439 mi
525xi
537 mi
439 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
153.5 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
525xi
153.5 kWh
187.5 kWh
M5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
311 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
525xi
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
