The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520d BluePerformance Automatic (12 - 13)
€ 128,600
€ 44,500
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The M5 Competition is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 1.7 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d BluePerformance.
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
57.8
74.9
83.7
57.6
73.2
82.4
74.9 in
Width
73.2 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
117.4
195.5
116.9
192.9
195.5 in
Length
192.9 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3748 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4927 lb
Weight Difference:
529 lb
12.37 %
General
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
F90
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N47
S63-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
181 hp
520d BluePerformance
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d BluePerformance
Performance
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d BluePerformance
▶ REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.71 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
20.71 lb/hp
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
50 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
50 mpg
520d BluePerformance
16 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
925 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
925 mi
520d BluePerformance
Environmental Impact
202.8 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).
96.7 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
520d BluePerformance
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
520d BluePerformance
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











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Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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