The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition M DKG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 523i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 113,100
€ 41,900
€ 113,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 M5 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 523i.
M5
523i
57.3
74.4
83.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
116.7
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
523i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3527 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4597 lb
Weight Difference:
761 lb
17.75 %
General
M5
523i
F10M
Generation
E60
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 automatic transmission
Engine
M5
523i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N53
S63-B44
Engine Code
N53-B25
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
567 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 6100 rpm
M5
567 hp
187 hp
523i
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 3500 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
523i
Performance
M5
523i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
4.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
523i
▶ REPLAY
7.56 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.86 lb/hp
M5
7.56 lb/hp
18.86 lb/hp
523i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
523i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M5
24 mpg
31 mpg
523i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
565 mi
M5
439 mi
565 mi
523i
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).
145.8 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
523i
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
291 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
523i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
