The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525i Automatic (07 - 10)
€ 103,300
€ 44,900
€ 103,300
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The M5 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the 525i.
M5
525i
57.3
74.4
83.4
57.8
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
57.8 in
116.7
193.3
113.7
190.6
193.3 in
Length
190.6 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
525i
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3538 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb
Weight Difference:
750 lb
17.49 %
General
M5
525i
F10M
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
525i
V8 gasoline engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-six gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N53
S63-B44
Engine Code
N53-B30
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
6
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
3 L / 147 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
215 hp
at 6100 rpm
M5
552 hp
215 hp
525i
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
525i
Performance
M5
525i
155 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
525i
▶ REPLAY
7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.46 lb/hp
M5
7.77 lb/hp
16.46 lb/hp
525i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
525i
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
31 mpg
M5
24 mpg
31 mpg
525i
17 mpg
city
22 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
565 mi
M5
439 mi
565 mi
525i
Environmental Impact
187.5 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).
145.8 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
145.8 kWh
525i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
525i
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
