The Comparative Analysis :
BMW 528i (10 - 11) vs. BMW M5 xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
€ 45,600
€ 119,900
€ 45,600
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 528i is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 1.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the M5.
528i
M5
57.6
73.2
82.4
58
74.9
83.7
73.2 in
Width
74.9 in
82.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
83.7 in
57.6 in
Height
58 in
116.9
192.9
117.4
195.5
192.9 in
Length
195.5 in
116.9 in
Wheelbase
117.4 in
Vehicle Weight
528i
M5
3770 lb
Curb Weight
4277 lb
4949 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5379 lb
Weight Difference:
507 lb
11.85 %
General
528i
M5
F10
Generation
F90
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
On-demand four-wheel drive (4WD) with engagement by the vehicle's operator

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
528i
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
254 hp
at 6600 rpm
Power
592 hp
at 5600 rpm
528i
254 hp
592 hp
M5
229 lb‑ft
at 2600 rpm
Max. Torque
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
528i
229 lb‑ft
553 lb‑ft
M5
Performance
528i
M5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
3.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
528i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
154 ft
0.000 sec
M5
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14.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.22 lb/hp
528i
14.84 lb/hp
7.22 lb/hp
M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
528i
M5
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
22 mpg
528i
30 mpg
22 mpg
M5
23 mpg
city
16 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18 gal
557 mi
Range
395 mi
528i
557 mi
395 mi
M5
Environmental Impact
147.7 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).
202.8 kWh
528i
147.7 kWh
202.8 kWh
M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
404 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
528i
M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1179 lb
Maximum Payload
1102 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
15 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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