The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 520i Automatic (11 - 13)
€ 128,600
€ 42,400
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,400
ⓘ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 520i.
M5 Competition
520i
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
520i
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3715 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4894 lb
Weight Difference:
562 lb
13.14 %
General
M5 Competition
520i
F90
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
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
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
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 5000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
181 hp
520i
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
520i
Performance
M5 Competition
520i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
520i
▶ REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.52 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
20.52 lb/hp
520i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
520i
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
37 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
37 mpg
520i
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
680 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
680 mi
520i
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).
121.2 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
121.2 kWh
520i
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
520i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
