The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (07 - 10)
€ 128,600
€ 42,900
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 42,900
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the M5 Competition is 4.9 inches longer and 2.2 inches wider.
M5 Competition
525d
57.8
74.9
83.7
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
57.8 in
117.4
195.5
113.7
190.6
195.5 in
Length
190.6 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5 Competition
525d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3649 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4718 lb
Weight Difference:
628 lb
14.68 %
General
M5 Competition
525d
F90
Generation
E60
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5 Competition
525d
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW M57
S63-B44
Engine Code
M57-D30

4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
616 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
194 hp
525d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525d
Performance
M5 Competition
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec
M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec
525d
▶ REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
525d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
525d
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
38 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
38 mpg
525d
16 mpg
city
29 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
702 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
702 mi
525d
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).
127.6 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
525d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1102 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
15 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft











No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
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