The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 30 Jahre M5 Edition M DKG (14 - 16) vs. BMW 520i (11 - 13)
€ 127,500

€ 40,200

€ 127,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The M5 is just 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 520i.
M5
520i
57.4
74.4
83.4
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.6 in
116.7
193.3
116.9
192.9
193.3 in
Length
192.9 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
520i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3682 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4861 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
14.13 %

General
M5
520i
F10M
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5
520i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N20
S63-B44
Engine Code
N20-B20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
592 hp
at 6250 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
M5
592 hp
181 hp
520i
516 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M5
516 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
M5
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
3.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
177 ft
0.000 sec

M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

520i
▶ REPLAY
7.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.34 lb/hp
M5
7.24 lb/hp
20.34 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
520i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
35 mpg
M5
24 mpg
35 mpg
520i
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
21.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
502 mi
Range
639 mi
M5
502 mi
639 mi
520i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
128.7 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
520i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft










No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data