The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 Competition xDrive Steptronic (18 - ..) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 128,600

€ 45,800

€ 128,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,800
ⓘ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 Competition is 4.9 inches longer, 2.2 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 525xd.
M5 Competition
525xd
57.8
74.9
83.7
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.9 in
Width
72.7 in
83.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.8 in
Height
58.3 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
525xd
4277 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5379 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb

Weight Difference:
408 lb
9.54 %

General
M5 Competition
525xd
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
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5 Competition
525xd
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 3750 rpm
M5 Competition
616 hp
194 hp
525xd
553 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M5 Competition
553 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
M5 Competition
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
3.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 ft
0.000 sec

M5 Competition
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

525xd
▶ REPLAY
6.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
M5 Competition
6.94 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5 Competition
525xd
Fuel Economy
22 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M5 Competition
22 mpg
34 mpg
525xd
16 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
395 mi
Range
630 mi
M5 Competition
395 mi
630 mi
525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
M5 Competition
202.8 kWh
141.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
428 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5 Competition
525xd
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)
No data