The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16) vs. BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

€ 104,300
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16) M5
€ 47,200
 BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14) 520d
€ 104,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 47,200

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The M5 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.3 inches lower than the 520d.
M5
520d
57.3
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
74.4
83.4
57.6
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
73.2
82.4
74.4 in
Width
73.2 in
83.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.3 in
Height
57.6 in
Blueprint BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
116.7
193.3
Blueprint BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)
116.9
193.2
193.3 in
Length
193.2 in
116.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in

Vehicle Weight

M5
520d
4288 lb
Curb Weight
3979 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
5137 lb
BMW M5 M DKG (13 - 16)
Weight Difference:
309 lb
7.21 %
BMW 520d xDrive Steptronic (13 - 14)

General

M5
520d
F10M
Generation
F10
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
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

M5
520d
V8 gasoline engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW S63
Engine Series
BMW N47
S63-B44
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
8
Cylinders
4
4.4 L / 215 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
552 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
552 hp
181 hp
520d
502 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
M5
502 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d

Performance

M5
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
4.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

200 ft
0.000 sec

M5

62 mph 62
mph

371 ft
0.000 sec

520d

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7.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.98 lb/hp
M5
7.77 lb/hp
21.98 lb/hp
520d

Fuel Economy / Emissions

M5
520d
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
48 mpg
M5
24 mpg
48 mpg
520d
17 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
439 mi
Range
888 mi
M5
439 mi
888 mi
520d
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).
100.7 kWh
M5
187.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
520d
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
372 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

M5
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1025 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
14.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data