The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525d (10 - 11)

€ 128,600
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) M5 Competition
€ 44,900
BMW 525d (10 - 11) 525d
€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 44,900

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 525d.
M5 Competition
525d
57.8
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
74.9
83.7
57.6
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
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
Blueprint BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
117.4
195.5
Blueprint BMW 525d (10 - 11)
116.9
192.9
195.5 in
Length
192.9 in
117.4 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M5 Competition
525d
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3891 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5071 lb
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..)
Weight Difference:
386 lb
9.03 %
BMW 525d (10 - 11)

General

M5 Competition
525d
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
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 N57
S63-B44
Engine Code
N57-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
201 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
201 hp
525d
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
332 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
332 lb‑ft
525d

Performance

M5 Competition
525d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
147 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

151 ft
0.000 sec

M5 Competition

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

525d

 REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.36 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
19.36 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
Kraftstoffanzeige
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
127.6 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
127.6 kWh
525d
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
261 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M5 Competition
525d
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