The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 M DKG (11 - 13) vs. BMW 525xd Automatic (08 - 08)
€ 103,300
€ 45,800
€ 103,300
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 is 2.7 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the 525xd.
M5
525xd
57.3
74.4
83.4
58.3
72.7
80.2
74.4 in
Width
72.7 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
57.3 in
Height
58.3 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
525xd
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3869 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4938 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
9.77 %
General
M5
525xd
F10M
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
M5
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
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
194 hp
at 3750 rpm
M5
552 hp
194 hp
525xd
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
525xd
Performance
M5
525xd
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
200 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
525xd
▶ REPLAY
7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.94 lb/hp
M5
7.77 lb/hp
19.94 lb/hp
525xd
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
525xd
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
34 mpg
M5
24 mpg
34 mpg
525xd
17 mpg
city
26 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
439 mi
Range
630 mi
M5
439 mi
630 mi
525xd
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).
141.9 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
141.9 kWh
525xd
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
373 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
525xd
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
