The Comparative Analysis :
BMW M5 SMG (05 - 07) vs. BMW 520d (10 - 13)
€ 90,900
€ 41,100
€ 90,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The M5 is 1.7 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the 520d.
M5
520d
57.8
72.7
80.2
57.6
73.2
82.4
72.7 in
Width
73.2 in
80.2 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
82.4 in
57.8 in
Height
57.6 in
113.7
191.1
116.9
192.9
191.1 in
Length
192.9 in
113.7 in
Wheelbase
116.9 in
Vehicle Weight
M5
520d
4034 lb
Curb Weight
3737 lb
5071 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4916 lb
Weight Difference:
298 lb
7.39 %
General
M5
520d
E60
Generation
F10
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
M5
520d
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
BMW S85
Engine Series
BMW N47
S85-B50
Engine Code
N47-D20
4
Valves
4
10
Cylinders
4
5 L / 245 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
M5
500 hp
181 hp
520d
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
M5
384 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
520d
Performance
M5
520d
155 mph
Maximum Speed
141 mph
4.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec
M5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
520d
▶ REPLAY
8.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.65 lb/hp
M5
8.07 lb/hp
20.65 lb/hp
520d
Fuel Economy / Emissions
M5
520d
Fuel Economy
16 mpg
combined
49 mpg
M5
16 mpg
49 mpg
520d
10 mpg
city
41 mpg
No data
highway
No data
18.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
294 mi
Range
906 mi
M5
294 mi
906 mi
520d
Environmental Impact
280.3 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).
98.8 kWh
M5
280.3 kWh
98.8 kWh
520d
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
M5
520d
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1036 lb
Maximum Payload
1179 lb
14.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.7 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data
